Oceans Hit Record Heat in June | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Oceans just shattered their hottest June ever recorded, with scientists warning this is just the start — fueled by climate change and the looming El Nino, which will supercharge global heating. Six months of record-breaking warmth, with the first half of the year nearly matching last year’s record. As oceans absorb excess heat, they’re expanding, fueling stronger storms, rising sea levels, and devastating coral reefs. Regions like the Mediterranean and tropical Pacific are already breaking their own records — a clear sign Earth’s waters are under extreme stress and set to get worse. Listen in…