The ocean just broke a temperature record that may have stood for millennia
- Posted on August 24, 2026
- By Washington Post
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The ocean just broke a temperature record that may have stood for millennia
Average global sea surface temperatures have reached a new high, rising to nearly 70 degrees Fahrenheit late last week — potentially for the first time in millennia.