# Global sea temperatures hit 21°C amid heatwaves

https://mins.news/en/item/22096

- France 24, 2026-08-14 10:37 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/global-sea-temperature-reach-21-degrees-amid-heatwaves

> Much of Europe is experiencing its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France reaching 40°C. Extreme weather is also affecting the oceans, as average global sea temperatures hit a record 21°C last month.

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