National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
United States Department of Commerce

sea surface temperatures

What This Year’s ‘Astonishing’ Ocean Heat Means for the Planet

The planet’s average sea surface temperature spiked to a record high in April and the ocean has remained exceptionally warm ever since. In July, widespread marine heat waves drove temperatures back up to near-record highs, with some hot spots nearing 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or nearly 38 Celsius. Greg Johnson is interviewed. 

Scientist(s): 

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - sea surface temperatures