When the warm ocean current El Niño replaces the cooler Peruvian, or Humboldt, current along the coast of Peru, the supplies of anchovies on which sea birds feed decrease. As a result, the number of sea birds roosting on the coastal islands decreases.The passage describes the effect of El Niño on Peru's?

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The passage explains how El Niño affects the food supply (anchovies) for sea birds, leading to a decrease in their numbers. This is an example of an impact on the ecosystem, which includes living organisms and their physical environment.

When the Warm Ocean Current El Niño Replaces the Cooler