Scientists warn that sea heat waves are increasingly frequent, intense and comprehensive, in a context where greenhouse gas emissions cause atmospheric temperatures to rise and the oceans absorb much of the excess heat, which they retain for longer than the earth or the atmosphere.
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Scientists warn that sea heat waves are increasingly frequent, intense and comprehensive, in a context where greenhouse gas emissions cause atmospheric temperatures to rise and the oceans absorb much of the excess heat, which they retain for longer than the earth or the atmosphere.
European marine waters have recorded their warmest summer months on record. The marine ecosystem is threatened by extreme heat. And with it, fisheries and the viability of coastal communities.