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Ocean warming hits a record as El Nino adds heat to a stressed climate
Key Takeaways
- Copernicus said daily global average sea surface temperature hit a record on August 22.
- The agency tied the new high to El Nino layered on top of long-term human-driven warming.
- Hotter oceans raise risks for marine ecosystems, storms, and coastal communities.
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