Ocean surface temperatures rise dramatically
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – Researchers have found that ocean surface temperatures are rising dramatically, up to 5 degrees Celsius above normal in some places.
This warming is causing chaotic weather patterns, including torrential rains, severe heat waves, and droughts.
A study published in the journal Earth System Science Data warns that the oceans are warming faster than previously thought.
Scientists say the warming is caused by man-made greenhouse gas emissions.
The oceans, which cover 70% of the Earth, have a major impact on weather.
Michael Mann, a professor at Pennsylvania University, said ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland are diminishing and dissolving.
He said this phenomenon is contributing to sea level rise sooner than expected.
Scientists warn that unless mitigation measures are taken, warming will continue and weather patterns will become even more extreme.
This could have devastating consequences for people and ecosystems around the world.
Governments must take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shift to renewable energy sources.
Adding to the already critical situation, an El Niño has formed and is likely to cause extreme weather later this year.
An El Niño refers to a warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
According to scientists, this phenomenon is not caused by global warming but may be exacerbated by it.
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