Global Ocean Temperatures Set New July Record, Scientists Report
Last month marked the warmest July for the world's oceans since records began, according to scientists, as intense heat waves gripped much of western Europe.
Last month marked the warmest July for the
Last month marked the warmest July for the world's oceans since records began, according to scientists, as intense heat waves gripped much of western Europe.
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that sea surface temperatures along the Atlantic coast and in the western Mediterranean reached unprecedented levels for July, with severe marine heatwaves affecting European waters.
On a global scale, the average surface temperature
On a global scale, the average surface temperature of the oceans, excluding the icy polar regions, was the highest ever recorded for this month, surpassing the previous peak set in July 2023.
This new milestone underscores the accelerating impact of climate change on marine environments, raising concerns about the health of ocean ecosystems and the frequency of extreme weather events worldwide.