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Record Ocean Temperatures Linked to El Niño

Updated 2026-08-24 15:55 UTC 1 source Negative

The world's oceans have reached their highest recorded temperature, according to climate experts. This is linked to the growing strength of El Niño, which is causing significant environmental stress.

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The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.
2026-08-24 15:17 UTC
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