BBC
World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
Monday, August 24, 2026
Ocean temperatures reached their highest recorded level as El Niño conditions strengthened, according to the European Copernicus climate change service. Dr. Samantha Burgess of Copernicus stated the record indicates "an ocean under growing stress." The measurement marks the latest in a series of elevated ocean temperature readings documented by the monitoring service.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62m4gpnp78o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
