# Global ocean temperatures reach record high for July, scientists report

The world's oceans recorded their hottest July temperatures ever measured, according to scientists. This warming fuels stronger storms, accelerates sea-level rise, and threatens marine ecosystems worldwide, underscoring the accelerating impacts of climate change.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/10/global-seas-hottest-temperature-july-scientists) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:00:31 GMT