Tuesday June 3, 2025
Earth.com —
Oceans are absorbing more heat than ever before. Researchers indicate that these waters have gained warmth at an unprecedented rate, and that shift affects weather patterns and marine life.
Scientists have examined global measurements from 2000 to 2023, comparing them to early-2000s conditions.
The findings point to two latitudinal stretches near 40 degrees in both hemispheres where ocean temperatures are climbing notably.
“It’s unusual to discover such a distinctive pattern jumping out from climate data,” said Dr. Kevin Trenberth from the University of Auckland and the National Center of Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, who led the study.