Ocean temperatures were hotter last month than in any July on record, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Average sea surface temperatures reached 20.96°C, beating the previous July record of 20.89°C set in 2023. Western Europe saw widespread severe marine heatwaves, especially along the Atlantic coast and western Mediterranean. Sea temperatures are expected to remain exceptionally high in the tropical Pacific as El Niño strengthens. #ocean #heatwave #seas #europe #weather