Which event occurs during a strong El Niño year?
A) light rains in the central and eastern Pacific ocean
B) upwelling of cold water in the western Pacific ocean
C) death of phytoplankton in western coastal areas
D) cold surface currents flowing from west to east
E) strengthened equatorial winds

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During a strong El Niño year, the warmer water temperatures can lead to the death of phytoplankton in western coastal areas due to less upwelling of nutrient-rich cold water, which is essential for their survival.

Which Event Occurs During a Strong El Niño Year