The average global temperature on the surface of the World Ocean reached 21.1°C for the first time in history.
Modern.az reports that “Bloomberg” published information about this.
According to the information, on August 22, the average global surface temperature of the ocean rose to the highest level in the entire history of observations. Scientists attribute the record temperature to the impact of global warming caused by human activity for many years and the strong “El Niño” phenomenon.
What particularly worries experts is that the temperature record was recorded at this time of year. Usually, the ocean's surface temperature reaches its maximum in March-April. However, this time the record was recorded in August.
According to scientists, further warming of the oceans can lead to an intensification of extreme weather events. A warmer ocean also accelerates sea level rise and poses serious threats to marine ecosystems. In addition, rising ocean temperatures increase risks for communities living in coastal areas. Intensified heat and extreme weather events can put additional pressure on coastal infrastructure and settlements.
Experts consider these changes in ocean temperatures to be one of the important indicators of global climate processes.
