Global Ocean Temperatures Shatter June Records as El Niño Takes Hold
Sourced from 4 publications
- •The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed that global sea surface temperatures in June broke all previous records for the month.
- •El Niño's emergence on top of persistent climate change is expected to drive sea and air temperatures to additional records in the months ahead.
- •The Guardian warned of consequences for marine life, as prolonged ocean heat stresses coral reefs and fisheries.
- •Rising ocean temperatures carry economic implications across insurance, shipping, fishing, and energy sectors through sea level rise and extreme weather.
Sources
Oceans reach hottest June on record as El Niño threatens higher temperatures
France24
World’s oceans hit record June temperatures as El Nino and climate change drive...
Malaymail
Record-high ocean heat could fuel sea level rise and extreme weather on land
Euronews
Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June
Theguardian
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