World’s Oceans Reach their Highest Recorded Temperature 21.1°C
- The global average ocean temperature reached a record 21.1°C, narrowly surpassing the previous high recorded in March 2024.
- The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service attributed the record heat to a combination of El Niño and human-caused climate change.
- El Niño is a natural climate pattern in which Pacific Ocean waters become unusually warm, influencing weather patterns worldwide.
- Rising ocean temperatures can stress marine life, trigger coral bleaching, reduce oxygen levels and disrupt fisheries, potentially threatening food security for coastal communities.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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