# El Niño strengthens as global ocean temperatures hit record high

https://mins.news/en/item/32438

- BBC Chinese, 2026-08-26 00:22 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cn459py3371o/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Global average ocean surface temperatures have reached a record 21.1°C, narrowly surpassing the previous mark set in 2024. Scientists say human-driven warming and a strengthening El Niño are combining to raise temperatures, increasing risks to extreme weather, sea levels and marine ecosystems.

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