Kelvin waves, a potential precursor of El Niño conditions in the ocean, are rolling across the equatorial Pacific toward the coast of South America.
International Sea Level Satellite Spots Early Signs of El Niño
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Singing Humpback Whales Respond to Wind Noise, but Not Boats
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