Global ocean surface temperatures have reached a new record for June, with average sea surface temperatures outside the polar regions reaching 69.5 degrees Fahrenheit, or 20.86 degrees Celsius, based on data from Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Ocean Heat and Its Effects
The ocean heat is linked to both long-term human-driven warming and the developing El Niño pattern, which is marked by unusually warm waters in the tropical Pacific. Scientists are watching closely because warmer oceans can affect weather across the globe, including the potential for stronger storms, increased evaporation, and extreme rainfall.
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