ScienceGlobal ocean temperatures hit record high as El Niño intensifies

The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service says average global sea surface temperatures reached a record 21.1C on Friday and Saturday, exceeding the previous high set in March 2024. It warned that intensifying El Niño, on top of human-caused warming, is placing “unprecedented strain” on oceans and raising risks for ecosystems, coastal communities and extreme weather.

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