Record-High Seawater Temperature Recorded Near Southern Tip of Florida
A significant milestone in oceanic conditions may have been reached as scientists document the hottest seawater ever recorded. On Monday, sea surface temperatures soared to 100 degrees Fahrenheit near the southern tip of Florida. This alarming event coincides with a heat wave affecting North America and Europe, directly linked to climate change.
This image provided by NOAA shows a dead coral at Cheeca Rocks off the coast of Islamorada, Fla.
Key Facts
An offshore buoy in Manatee Bay, situated at the southernmost point of the Florida peninsula, reported a water temperature of 101.1 degrees on Monday evening. The day before, it had recorded a high of 100.2 degrees. Meteorologists have confirmed these temperatures.
While there is no official record for the highest seawater temperature, a 2020 study highlighted Kuwait Bay, which reached 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit in July of that year, as the “world’s highest.”
The recorded temperature from Manatee Bay is considered preliminary. However, nearby buoys also registered exceptionally high temperatures of around 98 and 99 degrees, providing further evidence of a potential new record.
The distressing increase in ocean temperatures has resulted in catastrophic consequences for marine life in the area. Researchers have reported “100% coral mortality” in certain regions near the Florida coast.
Parts of the southern and southwestern United States have endured an intense heat wave over the past month. Miami and other areas of southern Florida, for instance, have been placed under a heat advisory, indicating the severity of the situation.
Surprising Fact
To put the extreme seawater temperature off the coast of Florida into perspective, renowned hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi reveals that most users prefer a water temperature range of 100°F-102°F. This aligns with the temperatures recorded in Manatee Bay on Monday.
Key Background
North America and Europe have been grappling with an unprecedented heat wave for the past month. At one point, over a third of the U.S. population was under “extreme heat advisories, watches, and warnings.” In a recent analysis, scientists from around the world emphasized that such an intense heat wave would be “virtually impossible” without the influence of human-driven climate change. July is on track to be the hottest month ever recorded.
Further Reading
Water at tip of Florida hits hot tub level, may have set world record for warmest seawater (Associated Press)
July Heat Waves In U.S. And Europe ‘Virtually Impossible’ Without Human-Driven Climate Change, Researchers Find (Forbes)
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