Global Sea Surface Temperatures Hit Record Highs in July

Global Sea Surface Temperatures Hit Record Highs in July

Global sea surface temperatures reached record highs this July, surpassing the previous 2023 record. Driven by climate change and a strengthening El Niño, the heat has fueled marine heatwaves across the Atlantic and Mediterranean, compounding extreme land-based heatwaves that have triggered wildfires and energy disruptions across Western Europe. Record Ocean Heat and the Influence of … Read more