Katrin Bennhold, David Gelles and Raymond Zhong report for The New York Times. Ocean temperatures are rising sharply, with a significant jump observed from March 2023, posing increased risks to marine life and ecosystems. Recent shipping emission regulations have inadvertently contributed to ocean warming by reducing sulfur dioxide that helped reflect sunlight. Scientists are alarmed by the rapid ocean warming, which has led to widespread coral bleaching affecting global fisheries. Key quote:"We're seeing changes in ocean temperatures that none of the climate models can explain."

Source: New York Times May 09, 2024 11:47 UTC