Hit their highest average Surface Temperature on record, as they soak up warmth from Climate Change and scientists are warning this will have serious consequences for the health of the planet. The average temperature this week was nearly 21 celsius, far above whats typical for this time of year. The global average is around half a Degree Celsius Lower which might not sound much, but experts say they are worried. The oceans are vital to help regulate our climate and drive weather patterns, and are home to a vast range of species. Heres our climate editorjustin rowlatt. Marine scientists send down an array of instruments to assess the impact of Warming Sea Water off the coast of plymouth. Have we got a reading for today yet, do you know . I heard them Say Something around 18 19, which is 4 Degrees Higher than it should be. One of the most dramatic heat waves ever recorded in uk seas hasjust subsided, part of a global trend of warming waters. The ocean temperature, or the ocean itself, is
Scientists say our oceans have hit their hottest recorded temperature largely because of Climate Change, with alarming implications for the planet. This week the average daily global Sea Surface Temperature hit almost 21 degrees celsius. Thats far above the average for the time of year and it beats the previous record set in 2016. The oceans are a vital regulator of the earths climate. Heres our climate editor, justin rowlatt. Theyve been taking measurements of Ocean Temperatures here in plymouth for more than a century. And for the last 50 or so years, theyve shown a slow but steady increase up about a third of a degree a decade. Have we got a reading for today yet, do you know . I heard them Say Something around 18 or 19, which is four Degrees Higher than it should be. Its been a similar pattern globally. Rising Sea Temperatures and increasing numbers of marine heatwaves. And it has just reached a new peak 20. 96 degrees celsius, the highest Global Average sea temperature ever record
sport and for a full round up, let s go to the bbc sport centre. hello from the bbc sport centre it s only day one of wimbledon, but already play has been disrupted by the weather. the roof came on over centre court, where the reigning men s singles champion novak djokovic has begun the defence of his title against pedro cachin. chethan pathak is watching and chetan it s going to plan so far for the number to seed? we had that sizeable delay in which novak djokovic was walking around centre court not happy with how slippery the surface was. they got the roof on pretty quickly but they delayed play for over an hour. it won t delay the inevitable though, he is looking very comfortable against pedro cachin, the 28 year old argentinian being the biggest match of his life. he had a good start and broke novak djokovic early on but novak djokovic looks cool and calm and it s a decade since he lost on that court. he is trying to win his eighth wimbledon title which would bring them l