The Pacific is being beset by hurricane after hurricane—why is the Atlantic so quiet?

Hawaii has experienced an unusually active storm season, with several hurricanes and tropical storms, including Hurricane Fausto, Hurricane Lala, Tropical Storm Moke, and Hurricane Lowell. This is unusual because Hawaii is typically protected by strong trade winds and cooler waters. In contrast, the Atlantic has seen no hurricanes this season, which could set a record if no hurricanes form by September 12. The difference in activity between the Pacific and Atlantic is largely due to a strong El Niño, which creates warmer ocean temperatures and low vertical wind shear in the Pacific, conditions that are conducive to hurricane formation. El Niño typically suppresses hurricane activity in the Atlantic while enhancing it in the Pacific. QUESTION: How might the increased frequency of hurricanes in the Pacific impact the communities and ecosystems in Hawaii?