A recent marine heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea has raised alarm among scientists due to its severity and impacts on marine life. Sea surface temperatures off Mallorca have consistently surpassed 30C since late June. Portugal's Algarve region also reported significant marine heatwave conditions during this time. Prolonged exposure to such high temperatures can drain energy from marine creatures, potentially impeding their survival and reproduction. This year’s marine heatwave is labeled as the most extreme for the western Mediterranean during late June, marking an alarming trend attributed to human-induced climate change.
Scientists report that recent marine heatwaves are exacerbated by human-induced climate change, resulting in sea surface temperatures exceeding 30C off the coast of Mallorca since late June.
This marine heatwave is the most extreme recorded for the western Mediterranean during this time of year, raising concerns about significant impacts on marine wildlife and ecosystems.
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