Global average sea-surface temperature reaches record 21.1 degrees Celsius

Global sea-surface temperatures reached a record 21.1 degrees Celsius on August 22, surpassing the previous March 2024 peak. The rise is attributed to the synergistic effect of long-term climate change and an emerging 'super' El Nino event in the tropical Pacific. The duration and intensity of this thermal anomaly remain uncertain, posing risks to marine ecosystems and global weather patterns.