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Ocean Temperatures Reach Record High of 21.1 ºC

The average sea surface temperature has hit 21.1 ºC, the highest since 2014, according to Copernicus.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The average sea surface temperature has reached a new record of 21.1 ºC, according to data released by the European Climate Change Agency, Copernicus. This new high was recorded on August 22, 2023, surpassing the previous record of 21.09 ºC set in March 2024.

The elevated temperatures at the sea surface can be attributed to several factors, with one of the most relevant being the phenomenon known as El Niño. This phenomenon is known for increasing marine temperatures and influencing global climatology.

Since 2014, ocean surface temperatures have not reached such high levels. The rise in ocean temperatures can have significant impacts on marine ecosystems and climate conditions in various regions of the world.

Copernicus, which reported this information, is responsible for monitoring climate change and providing data on atmospheric and oceanic conditions. Its work has been crucial in understanding temperature variations and their consequences.

Given the ongoing rise in ocean temperatures, experts are warning about the potential repercussions on climate patterns, although the exact impact of this increase is still not fully understood.

Information on ocean temperatures is being analyzed by scientists worldwide, who are seeking to better understand the dynamics affecting global temperatures and their connections with climatic phenomena such as El Niño.

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