EU Climate Monitor Says Oceans Hit Record June Heat

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Brussels: According to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the world's oceans saw the hottest June on record this year, with experts warning that rising sea temperatures might worsen severe weather conditions and accelerate global climate change.

According to the EU climate monitoring system, the global average sea surface temperature hit 20.98 degrees Celsius in June, the highest ever recorded for the month. The record indicates the ocean's continuous heat accumulation, which is mostly due to greenhouse gas emissions.

Warmer oceans, according to scientists, give more energy for tropical storms, marine heatwaves, and heavy rainfall, while also disturbing marine ecosystems, harming coral reefs, and endangering fisheries.

The El Niño weather pattern is projected to warm the waters in the next months, leading to prolonged heatwaves and other climate-related anomalies globally.

Climate experts said the latest record demonstrates the rapid speed of global warming and emphasises the need for immediate action to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate future climate impacts.