World’s oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows

BBC Science | Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:17:48 GMT

Oceans’ warmth surges,
El Niño's grip tightens fast—
Europe warns of stress.

The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.

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