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August 2026 Shatters Global Ocean Heat Records Amidst El Niño

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August 2026 saw record-breaking average sea surface temperatures globally, reaching 21.1 degrees Celsius. This event, confirmed by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, is attributed to long-term ocean warming driven by human activity and the emergence of an extreme El Niño. Experts warn that these elevated temperatures threaten marine ecosystems, disrupt fisheries, and could indicate proximity to dangerous climate tipping points. AI

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August 2026 Shatters Global Ocean Heat Records Amidst El Niño

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Hailstone, Contributor ·

    Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures Recorded For Month Of August

    The record for the average sea surface temperature for the oceans around the world for the month of August was broken on Saturday (22 August).

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