The oceans have hit their hottest ever recorded temperature as they soak up warmth from climate change. The average daily global sea surface temperature beat a 2016 record this week, according to the EU’s climate change service Copernicus. It reached 20.96C. That’s far above the average for this time of year. Oceans are a vital climate regulator. They soak up heat, produce half Earth’s oxygen and drive weather patterns.
Oceans record hottest ever recorded temperature – BBC News
