MIAMI — (MIAMI) -- Preliminary ocean temperature off the coast of South Florida reached triple digits, which could be a global record, according to experts.
A buoy in Manatee Bay, Florida, reported a preliminary high ocean temperature of 101.1 degrees Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.
Ocean temperatures have a strong connection to climate change. The United Nations panel on climate change says it's"virtually certain" the ocean has warmed unabated since 1970 and has absorbed more than 90% of excess heat from the climate system.2022 was the ocean's warmest recorded year on record and with the highest global sea level, experts said.
Oceans all over the world are experiencing warmer-than-normal temperatures, with 44% of the global ocean currently experiencing a maritime heat wave, according to NOAA.
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