Record ocean temperatures in April 2023

 Hi everyone,

I'm sure you've all heard about the alarming report on accelerating ocean warming that was published yesterday by The Guardian. It says that the Earth's oceans are heating up faster than ever before, and that this could have devastating consequences for the climate crisis, marine life and human health.

The report is based on a study by more than 100 scientists from around the world, who analyzed data from more than 3,000 floats that measure ocean temperature, salinity and oxygen levels. They found that the oceans absorbed more than 90% of the excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases since 1970, and that the rate of ocean warming has more than doubled since 1993.

This is bad news for everyone who lives on this planet, because the oceans play a vital role in regulating the climate, weather patterns, food security and biodiversity. As the oceans warm up, they cause sea levels to rise, coral reefs to bleach, fish stocks to decline, storms to intensify and diseases to spread.

The report urges governments and individuals to take urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the oceans from further damage. It also calls for more investment in ocean observation and research, to improve our understanding of the complex and dynamic interactions between the oceans and the atmosphere.

I think this report is a wake-up call for all of us who care about the future of our planet and our own well-being. We can't afford to ignore the warning signs that the oceans are sending us. We need to act now, before it's too late.

What do you think? Do you agree with the report's findings and recommendations? How do you think we can help save the oceans from overheating? Let me know in the comments below.

Record ocean temperatures put Earth in ‘uncharted territory’, say scientists (theguardian.com)

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