Ocean warming is at a record high – what does that mean?

May 4, 2023

Ocean warming can cause polar ice sheets to melt and lead to rising sea levels. Image: Unsplash/rondu

Andrea Willige

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We may now be entering an El Niño period, when ocean warming and global temperatures increase. Image: ClimateReanalyser

Marine heatwaves have been observed around the world. Image: NOAA

Figure showing the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems.

The impact of climate change on the marine ecosystem is well documented. Image: World Economic Forum

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