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Earth’s oceans reach a milestone scientists say may be unprecedented in millennia
Earth’s oceans reach a milestone scientists say may be unprecedented in millennia
Earth’s oceans reach a milestone scientists say may be unprecedented in millennia

Published on: 08/24/2026

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A global map of sea surface temperatures highlights widespread marine heat waves across the world’s oceans in August 2026. Scientists say expanding areas of exceptionally warm water helped push average ocean temperatures to a record high. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Global sea surface temperatures have climbed to the highest levels observed in modern records, with scientists saying ocean warmth may now rival levels not seen for thousands of years. Data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service showed average sea surface temperatures outside the polar regions reaching approximately 70 degrees Fahrenheit in late August, narrowly surpassing a previous record set in March 2024. Researchers said the new milestone is especially notable because ocean temperatures typically peak during the Southern Hemisphere summer, not in August, The Guardian reported.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/08/something-unusual-is-happening-beneath-the-oceans-surface-and-scientists-are-alarmed.html

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