The ocean’s calendar is being rewritten, and human activity is holding the pen. Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic ...

Average temperatures across the world’s oceans reached an all-time high in 2024, a new multi-team study shows. The temperatures surpassed even those of 2023, which themselves represented a marked ...

The Climate Shift Index: Ocean quantifies the influence of climate change on sea surface temperatures. It’s grounded in peer-reviewed attribution science and was launched by Climate Central in 2024.

We all depend on the oceans. They regulate climate over long timescales and affect weather on land. They also host vast ecosystems, provide nutrition for billions, and support livelihoods and cultures ...

Almost a year ago, ocean surface temperatures around Florida’s coasts hit record-breaking levels – making it too dangerous for swimmers in some areas of the state. And while hot water does typically ...