On Integration of Alternative Approaches to the Understanding of the El Niño - La Niña Phenomenon
The article attempts to 'bring together' different approaches to the nature of the El Niño - La Niña phenomenon on the basis of a multicomponent qualitative model. The capability of model is demonstrated by means of meteorological and oceanological conditions forecast in the South Eastern Pacific Ocean. The author emphasises the general impact of these conditions on the biological and fishery productivity in the area where the El Niño - La Niña phenomenon represents the most important element of the present-day climate variability.