# Global sea temperatures reach 21°C amid heatwaves

https://mins.news/en/video/22080

- France 24 English, 2026-08-14 10:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qBZQgXZwbM

> 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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