UK waters hit with extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels
The UK is experiencing an extreme marine heatwave with sea temperatures 2-5C above average, following a series of atmospheric heatwaves. Scientists warn that these sustained high temperatures threaten marine life with potential mass mortality events.
The archipelago of St Kilda. Marine temperatures in UK seas have been on average 2C higher than usual, with some areas 4-5C warmer. The archipelago of St Kilda. Marine temperatures in UK seas have been on average 2C higher than usual, with some areas 4-5C warmer. Extreme heat 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 oceans
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