cross-posted from: https://quokk.au/c/world/p/1125176/worlds-oceans-hit-hottest-temperature-on-record-in-august

Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was 21.1C on Saturday, latest data finds

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Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was 21.1C on Saturday, latest data finds

 

Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was 21.1C on Saturday, latest data finds