Ocean Surface Temperatures Hit Record High in June

Ocean surface temperatures outside the polar regions have reached their highest level on record in June. According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) of the European Union, this development could have significant effects on weather events, the global climate system, and marine ecosystems. Scientists warn that the high ocean surface temperatures could have significant impacts on weather events. In recent weeks, new temperature records have been set in many parts of Europe, while unusually high temperatures have been observed in Antarctica, despite it being winter. Experts recall that after the previous record was broken in 2023, El Nino led to heatwaves, floods, and severe storms worldwide. This year's higher temperatures could also trigger similar or even more intense climate events.