Climate Change: Global ocean temperatures’ record rise this week raises concerns. Here’s details
rising temperatures of ocean water, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said that the average temperature touched 20.96 degrees Celsius or 69.7 Fahrenheit at the end of July this year. The previous highest temperature was recorded at 20.9 degrees Celsius in 2016.
El Nino effectWeather scientists and ocean experts have said that it may be the result of the El Nino effect, the climate fluctuation that has its origin in the tropical Pacific Ocean. British Antarctic Survey Oceanographer Kaitlin Naughten told CNN that it is alarming for the future of the health of oceans.
Ocean Temperature Are Unreasonably HighShe said that the current ocean surface temperatures are unreasonably high, and they may have far-reaching consequences for the sea and its animals. She warned that it may hit the complex ecosystem, such as coral reefs hard.
Ocean Temperature Rise May Lead to death of ocean lifeUS National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oceanographer Gregory C. Johnson said that the sea surface temperatures have soared to new heights this year, not seen before. He warned that the heat could go even further and the ocean surface temperatures in August and September may be exceptionally high. Ocean experts have warned that it may cause mass coral bleaching and death of ocean life in a big way.
Marine heat wavesSome experts have said that the marine heat waves have been alarming. The heat waves have pushed the ocean surface temperature in the Florida Keys to hot-tub level. NOAA has also said that the North Atlantic Sea coasts off UK and Ireland have recorded sea surface temperatures five degrees higher than normal.
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