World's oceans break June heat record, says EU monitor
ONP Summary
Ocean surface temperatures worldwide reached their highest levels ever recorded in June 2026, with European climate monitors measuring averages approaching 21 degrees Celsius. This exceeded temperature records from recent years, with both the newly emerging El Niño pattern and ongoing climate change identified as contributing factors. Scientists warned that further warming is likely as these conditions persist.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets place greater emphasis on the exceptional and unprecedented nature of the warming, highlighting scientific warnings about entering uncharted climate territory and the combined threat posed by El Niño and accelerating climate change.
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The oceans have never been warmer.
They hit a record 21 degrees celcius average surface temperature in June, logged by Copernicus, the EU's Earth-observation programme.
It's clearly taking a toll on biodiversity around the world, after years of warnings from experts.
The onset of a potentially powerful El Nino weather pattern could boost global heat in the oceans and atmosphere even further in 2026 and into next year. ...