Scientists Have Already Recorded Record World Ocean Temperatures
According to data from the European service Copernicus, the surface temperature of the World Ocean reached a record level for this time of year and surpassed the indicators recorded in 2023 and 2024, reports The Guardian.
On June 21, outside the polar regions, the highest ocean surface temperature for this date in recorded history was observed. Scientists believe that such warming could significantly impact weather, the global climate, and the state of marine ecosystems.
Of particular concern is the possible onset of a strong phase of the El Niño phenomenon. According to forecasts, it could become one of the strongest in recent decades, further intensifying global warming.
The previous record for ocean surface temperature, set in June 2023, preceded a period of extreme heat, floods, and severe storms in various countries around the world. This indicator has now been surpassed.
Researchers remind that the World Ocean absorbs more than 90 percent of the excess heat accumulated in Earth's climate system. They name the use of fossil fuels as the main reason for this, and the process of ocean warming continues to accelerate.
At the same time, scientists note that it is still too early to draw final conclusions, as the highest ocean surface temperatures are usually observed in July and August. However, experts do not rule out that the combination of already record ocean warming and the development of El Niño could lead to new temperature records in the coming months.
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