The world's oceans reached record-high temperatures in June, contributing to increased global heatwaves and stronger cyclones.

The world’s oceans are the hottest on record for June – and El Niño is set to turn up the heat even more https://theconversation.com/the-worlds-oceans-are-the-hottest-on-record-for-june-and-el-nino-is-set-to-turn-up-the-heat-even-more-286561?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ClimateChange

#science #climateChange #nature Just hitting the news is the warning from scientists that the world's oceans for June were the hottest on record. Hitting an average of 21 degrees compared with 19.6 in 1870. Whilst this sounds such a small increase, it takes an awful amount of energy to hit all the oceans by just a few degrees. Why is it important? Warmer oceans fuel stronger cyclones, higher humidity, more rainfall and make heatwaves hotter. https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/heatwave-oceans-el-nino-b3007581.html