ALERT: Records of Heat in the Oceans Signal Alert for the Planet

Recent discoveries are raising concerns about the current state of our planet. Newly released data reveals that the oceans have reached the highest temperatures ever recorded, bringing to light grim implications regarding climate change.

According to Copernicus, the European Union’s climate change agency, the global average daily sea surface temperature reached 20.96°C this week, surpassing a previous record set in 2016. This rise is considerably higher than the average for this time of year .

The oceans play a key role in regulating the planet’s climate by absorbing heat, generating oxygen and influencing weather patterns. However, warmer waters are less able to absorb carbon dioxide, accelerating global warming and melting glaciers.

Excessive warming and marine heatwaves impact marine species, disrupting the food web and affecting fish stocks. Climbing temperatures are also linked to an increase in aggressive behavior in predatory animals such as sharks.

This new temperature record worries experts, since it was reached in August, a time that usually does not register the highest ocean temperatures of the year. Experts fear the continued and rapid impact of these climate changes on the oceans.

Climate change is directly linked to the warming of the oceans, as they absorb a large part of greenhouse gas emissions. The continued consumption of fossil fuels magnifies this problem, delaying the stabilization of ocean temperatures.

With the increase in marine heat waves in different parts of the world, scientists are increasingly concerned. Ocean warming is occurring more intensely and lastingly, affecting marine ecosystems and causing irreversible damage.

It’s a grim warning for our planet. We need to recognize the impact of human actions and act collectively and responsibly to mitigate the effects of climate change on the oceans and the entire terrestrial ecosystem.

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References:
https://www.bbc.com/english/articles/c9wxl4x7pmlo
https://www.nationalgeographicbrasil.com/meio-ambiente/2023/06/why-devemos-nos-preocupar-com-o- warming-dos-oceans