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
And it has just reached a new peak 20. 96 degrees celsius, the highest Global Average sea temperature ever recorded. The worlds warming waters are a dangerous trend, say experts. Peoples perspective is that the ocean is so big, so vast, that it can buffer anything that humanity can throw at it. And the reality is thats not the case. Everything has its niche within the ocean, and its incredibly easy to break that niche and influence it and upset it. Take plankton. These tiny plants and animals are crucial to life on the planet. Theyre the basis of the entire Marine Food Chain and produce half the oxygen in our atmosphere. So, every other breath you take. And they are sensitive to heat. Many species have been migrating north as the worlds oceans warm. Personally, im really concerned. The heatwaves that were experiencing on land and the Marine Heatwaves that were seeing are happening in unusual locations where we havent expected them. But there is hope. Scientists are learning more about
Are switching accounts for Better Service for our money. In sport, seven points clear now. Chelsea close in on the Premier League title with a vital victory over southampton. Well also be looking at how your garden grows, as a new report says Climate Change affects the north and the south in very different ways. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Another cool day in prospect. Still some wintry showers in the forecast but there will be some sunshine as well. Later, cloud coming in from the north west and the wind eases but i will have more detail in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Labour has promised to increase pay for nhs staff and to Restore Bursaries for nurses in training if it wins the General Election. The party says it will abolish the current cap for staff in england which limits pay increases to i . It also plans to introduce a law that ensures Staffing Levels in hospitals are safe. Our Health Editor hugh pym reports. Marchers by Student Nurses and
Voice in the brexit negotiations. Ukips Paul Nuttalls message when it comes to brexit his party is the real deal. Well be across the country, bringing you the latest from the electoral front line also tonight. Police searching for Xavier Thomas after the London Bridge attack have found a body in the thames the eighth victim. They were first on the scene at last saturdays attack then they had a job to do, today they offered a tribute. Celebrities, friends and fans gatherfor a memorial to comedian ronnie corbett. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news. The lions still to hit their stride as they slip to defeat in their second tour match of new zealand. Welcome to the bbc news at six. With just over 12 hours until polls open, Party Leaders have spent the day criss crossing the country, making their last pitch to voters. Fifty days after calling the General Election, theresa may said that brexit was the priority and she was the leader best able to build a stronger, More Prosperous Britain.
the reality, is that 8% of the nhs budget in england is already spent on the private sector, about £13 billion a year, labour party not particularly concerned, very relaxed about the principle. they have been critical about the timing, saying the government should have done it faster, others, unions very concerned there is a possibility, a danger that the nhs could overpay as a result of this. thank you. jim the time is 13.17. our top story this afternoon: scientists say our oceans have hit their hottest ever recorded temperature as they soak up warmth from climate change. and still to come we ll have the latest news on the controversial expansion of london s ultra low emissions zone. coming up on bbc news: the fa cup is back this weekend, as the small clubs from all over the country start dreaming of giant killing glory.