Ocean temperatures hit record highs as El Niño looms
The world’s oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21°C, surpassing the record highs of 2023 and 2024.
The world’s oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21°C, surpassing the record highs of 2023 and 2024.
Ocean temperatures hit record highs in June, fueling extreme weather like floods and storms. Scientists warn a strong El Niño is prolonging marine heat waves, threatening wildlife and coastal regions.
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