The planet’s oceans are at unprecedented temperatures for this time of year, breaking the June temperature record, according to new data, with alarming implications for global weather and marine life.
On 21 June 2026, the average daily sea surface temperature across the world’s oceans reached 20.86 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record of 20.83 degrees Celsius set during 2023 and 2024.
Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned Thursday. The 11 hottest individual years ever ...