Oceans Absorb Record Heat Again | San Jose News

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Oceans are heating up at record rates—again this year—absorbing excess heat from a warming planet and triggering cascading climate disasters. With three straight years of record-breaking ocean heat content, scientists warn this isn’t a glitch but a glaring symptom of climate change. Warmer seas fuel fiercer hurricanes, accelerate sea level rise, and destabilize marine ecosystems, threatening fisheries, coral reefs, and coastal communities. Even ocean currents, which regulate global weather, are being disrupted. The message is clear: the planet’s thermostat is rising—and urgent action is…