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World's Oceans Hottest June Ever, More Heat Ahead

Published Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · Updated July 1

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  • Reporting Record Ocean Temperatures & Future Outlook — 1 source

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The European Union's Copernicus Marine Service has reported that global sea surface temperatures reached a record 21.0 degrees Celsius in June, surpassing previous highs for the month in 2023 and 2024. Scientists anticipate that ocean temperatures will continue to break records in the coming months due to the influence of El Niño and persistent climate change.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The European Union’s Copernicus Marine Service reported global sea surface temperatures of 21.0 degrees Celsius (69.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in June, surpassing previous records for that month in 2023 and 2024.
  • Scientists predict further record-breaking ocean temperatures in the coming months, attributed to the El Niño phenomenon and ongoing climate change.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Reporting Record Ocean Temperatures & Future Outlook
  • Al Jazeera English

    The world's oceans experienced their warmest June ever observed, with record global sea surface temperatures of 21.0 degrees Celsius, according to the EU's Copernicus Marine Service. Scientists forecast further record-breaking highs in the coming months due to El Niño and ongoing climate change.

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