Global Oceans Reach Record High Temperatures in June

June 2024 saw global ocean temperatures reach a record high, with an average surface temperature of 20.98°C. This surpassed the previous record set in June 2024, which was 20.89°C. The first half of 2026 is also among the hottest on record, trailing only the first six months of 2024.

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