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UK waters hit with extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels

Wildlife | The Guardian

Wildlife | The Guardian

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July 8, 2026

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UK waters hit with extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels

Experts warn that some marine species are at risk of ‘mass mortality events’ in ever-warming oceansUK waters are being hit with an “extreme” marine heatwave, the Met Office has said, as scientists warn that high ocean temperatures globally could result in “mass-mortality events” for some species.The forecasters said these elevated temperatures have developed rapidly because of last month’s heat dome, during which most of Europe sweltered in its worst ever heatwave that scientists said would have been impossible without the climate crisis. Continue reading...

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Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 1, 2026

World’s oceans break June heat record: EU monitor

World’s oceans break June heat record: EU monitor

DNyuz

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· Jul 8, 2026

Hotter Seas in Britain and Europe Threaten Marine Life

After sustained hot weather in Europe, sea temperatures around Britain are forecast to reach extreme levels this week, the country’s weather service said, threatening to disrupt and damage sea life. A marine heat wave, which for days has pushed temperatures well above normal averages, is expected to intensify in the coming days, the Met Office []

MIT Technology Review

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· Jun 26, 2026

Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.

It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western Europe. Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest ever June temperature at 36.1 °C (about 97 °F). But as the weather app on my phone confirmed, it felt like 39 °C. It’s frightening that we are seeing such temperatures in

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 2, 2026

World oceans hit record June heat: EU climate monitor

The world's oceans just experienced their hottest June on record and could set fresh highs in the months ahead as El Nino and climate change drive temperatures even higher, sc...

UPI

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· Jul 1, 2026

European climate watchdog says ocean temperatures hit record in June

European climate watchdog says ocean temperatures hit record in June

Daily Mail

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· Jul 1, 2026

Urgent warning as ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June - with fears the planet is entering 'uncharted territory'

Urgent warning as ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June - with fears the planet is entering 'uncharted territory'

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Related coverage for "UK waters hit with extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels": Borneo Bulletin — World’s oceans break June heat record: EU monitor. DNyuz — Hotter Seas in Britain and Europe Threaten Marine Life. MIT Technology Review — Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.. Daily Sabah — World oceans hit record June heat: EU climate monitor. UPI — European climate watchdog says ocean temperatures hit record in June. Daily Mail — Urgent warning as ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June - with fears the planet is entering 'uncharted territory'