StatisticsFriday, September 18, 2026Mongabay
Global ocean breaks records with 100 days of heat as El Niño adds new threat
The global ocean has experienced record high average sea surface temperatures for 100 straight days, coinciding with the onset of El Niño, which poses an additional threat to marine ecosystems and climate stability. This unprecedented warming underscores the urgent need for effective climate action and policies to mitigate the impacts on ocean health and related weather patterns.

