importantSYS.SOURCE: BBC• 2026-08-24T19:19:08Z
Global Oceans Reach Record-Breaking Temperatures Amid El Niño and Climate Change
The world's oceans reached a record-high temperature of 21.1°C, driven by human-caused climate change and the intensifying El Niño phenomenon. Scientists warn this unprecedented heat exacerbates extreme weather, sea level rise, and marine ecosystem stress, with El Niño projected to peak as the strongest in centuries.
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