Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023 The world’s seas were hotter last month than in any July on record, scientists have said, as devastating heat struck western Europe. Sea surface temperatures hit record highs for J...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/10/global-seas-hottest-temperature-july-scientists)