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    La Niña means that water temperatures in the Central Pacific Ocean are lower than average for at least three months in a row. Courtesy graphic. La Niña means that water temperatures in the Central Pacific Ocean are lower than average for at least three months in a row. Courtesy graphic.

    The world is currently experiencing a La Niña cycle, which means that water temperatures in the Central Pacific Ocean are lower than average for at least three months in a row. The threshold to be in La Niña is at least 0.5 degrees Celsius lower than average, or about one… read more →