Global Ocean Surface Temperatures Sustain Record Highs
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University of Maine Climate Change Institute, Copernicus Climate Change Service
Global
June 2 to September 10, 2026
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Global ocean surface temperatures outside polar regions set records for 100 consecutive days. The warming is driven by human-induced climate change and intensified by the current El Niño. Ocean heat absorption increased by over 43% in 2025 compared to 2024. Rising temperatures impact marine ecosystems, weather patterns, and human health.
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