Global sea surface temperatures outside polar regions reached their highest recorded levels for July, surpassing the previous record set in 2023.
Western Europe has also witnessed its hottest June-July period on record
Aug 10, 2026
10:33 am
What's the storyThe world's oceans have just recorded their hottest temperature for July, according to scientists.
The average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was the highest on record for the month, breaking the previous high set in 2023.
Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023
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