Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June
Ocean surface temperatures reached record highs in late June, surpassing previous records set in 2023 and 2024. Scientists warn that this trend, exacerbated by an emerging El Niño, could lead to severe weather patterns and ecological disruption.
Why it matters
Record-breaking ocean temperatures are a critical indicator of global climate imbalance and often precede extreme weather events that impact global food security and infrastructure.
Ocean surface temperatures on 21 June beat records set in 2023 and 2024. Photograph: Richard Ellis/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock Ocean surface temperatures on 21 June beat records set in 2023 and 2024. Photograph: Richard Ellis/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock Climate crisis Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life
The report relies on data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service and presents scientific consensus on climate trends without inflammatory language.
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