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Global ocean temperatures reached a record high in June, driven by climate change and El Niño, increasing risks of heatwaves, cyclones, floods, coral bleaching and rising sea levels worldwide.
Why Are The World’s Oceans Heating Up?
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The world’s oceans recorded their hottest June temperatures on record, raising fresh concerns about climate change. Scientists say rising ocean temperatures are no longer affecting only marine life but are also increasing the risk of extreme weather, floods, heatwaves and rising sea levels across the globe.
June Sets A New Ocean Temperature Record
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According to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, the global average sea surface temperature reached 20.86°C on June 21, the highest ever recorded for the month of June. Scientists warn that if the current trend continues, even higher temperature records could be broken in the coming months.
Why Are Oceans Getting Hotter?
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Experts say the warming is being driven by a combination of human-caused climate change and the El Niño weather pattern. Oceans absorb nearly 90% of the excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases, but continued warming is now disrupting marine ecosystems and altering global weather patterns.
What Could Be The Impact?
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Warmer oceans release more heat and moisture into the atmosphere, increasing the chances of stronger cyclones, heavier rainfall, severe floods and longer heatwaves. Rising sea temperatures are also causing widespread coral bleaching, threatening marine biodiversity and contributing to rising sea levels.
Scientists Warn Of A Dangerous Future
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