Global Ocean Temperatures Reach Record Highs
· World · The Independent, ABC News (AU), Al Jazeera
World ocean temperatures reached a record 21.1 degrees Celsius on Friday and Saturday, surpassing the previous high set in March 2024. The European climate service Copernicus attributed the surge to a combination of human-caused climate change and a growing El Nino weather pattern. Experts warn that warmer waters carry less oxygen and become more acidic, threatening marine life and global food security. The current El Nino is expected to reach its peak between November and January, suggesting that ocean temperatures will likely continue to rise in the coming months. Because the oceans are warmer, coastal regions are experiencing more intense storms and a lack of cooling nighttime sea breezes.
Why it matters
Rising ocean temperatures destabilize global weather patterns and threaten food security, directly impacting coastal economies and marine ecosystems worldwide.
Read the original report — The Independent
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