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Global oceans experience record heat in June, driven by El Niño and climate change
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Global oceans experience record heat in June, driven by El Niño and climate change

Le Monde (English) · Jul 1, 2026, 2:43 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The average surface temperature reached 20.98°C in June, surpassing the previous 2024 high, according to the European observatory Copernicus Marine. The first half of 2026 was the second-warmest on record.

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