World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures

The world's oceans reached their highest recorded temperatures for the month of July, according to data from the European Union's climate monitoring service. This milestone was driven in part by the development of El Niño conditions in the Pacific, affecting sea surface temperatures globally between 60 degrees north and 60 degrees south.

The rising ocean temperatures coincide with broader environmental impacts, including ongoing wildfires in western Europe. Monitoring agencies attribute the unprecedented July heat to the combination of these evolving climatic patterns.