Ocean surface temperatures outside polar regions reach record high for June, European scientists warn
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Jonathan Watts
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Ocean surface temperatures outside polar regions hit a record high on June 21, 2025, surpassing the extreme highs observed at the same time in 2023 and 2024. The Copernicus Climate Change Service warned this new peak will likely bring consequences for weather patterns, global climate, and marine ecosystems, especially as it coincides with the early phases of what is forecast to be the strongest El Niño event in decades.
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bskyOcean surface temperatures outside polar regions reach record high for June, European scientists warntheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledTemperatures on the ocean surface have hit a record high, raising fears of another burst of extreme heat this summer.
On 21 June, temperatures outside the polar regions exceeded the extraordinary highs observed at the same time in 2023 and 2024.
It warned the new peak would probably bring 'consequences for weather patterns, global climate and marine ecosystems'.
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