Global Ocean Temperatures Continue to Shatter Records, Baffling Scientists

For over a year, the world's oceans have been hotter than ever before, with scientists struggling to pinpoint the exact causes.

Over the past 12 months, sea surface temperatures have consistently broken records, raising concerns among ocean scientists.
The average temperature of the world's oceans, excluding the polar regions, reached a new high, with some areas experiencing temperatures 'off the charts'.
Factors such as undersea volcanic eruptions, changes in solar activity, and reduced sulfur in shipping fuel may contribute to the warming, but the full explanation remains elusive.
2023 was the warmest year on record for both land and oceans, leading to severe weather events like heatwaves, wildfires, and intense hurricanes.
Scientists are alarmed by the rapid pace of warming, which exceeds climate model predictions and may indicate a significant shift in the climate system.