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Global ocean surface temperatures reach record highs

Nita Blake-Persen
August 5, 2023

The world's oceans are warmer than ever. Average surface water temperatures in July have been the hottest on record, hitting 20.96 degrees Celsius or 69.7 degrees Fahrenheit. One of the places that set a stunning record is the US state of Florida.

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