Central News Agency (CNA Paris, July 1) Scientists announced today that the global ocean experienced its hottest June on record, and with the El Niño phenomenon and climate change exacerbating warming, it is likely to continue breaking records in the coming months. According to Agence France-Presse, the European Union's Copernicus Marine Service reported that the average global sea surface temperature in June reached 20.98 degrees Celsius, surpassing records from 2023 and 2024. Copernicus Marine Service stated that the ocean heat in the first half of this year has been almost unprecedented, with marine heatwaves persisting. The average sea surface temperature for these six months was 20.04 degrees Celsius, slightly lower than the record for the same period in 2024. Scientists indicated that the El Niño phenomenon may strengthen, potentially further pushing up global ocean and atmospheric temperatures this year and into next. Carlo Buontempo, Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, said, "The current situation could represent the beginning of a new phase, taking us back into uncharted territory." Buontempo added in a statement, "With ocean temperatures remaining high and the formation of El Niño, we are likely to see more temperature records broken in the coming months." (Translator: Lu Ying-tzu) 1150701 Stand with facts. Your every contribution is a force to protect press freedom. Download the CNA "One-Handed News" APP for real-time updates. The text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or used without authorization.