Named the threat from warming seas in Europe

Water temperatures in Europe’s seas have reached historic highs, posing serious risks to the fishing industry and transforming marine ecosystems. This was reported by Reuters on September 26.

According to the publication, the period from June to August was the hottest on record. The average temperature of the European seas warmed up to +21.6 degrees.

Experts attribute the increase and intensification of heat waves to the increase in greenhouse gas emissions. The oceans absorb most of the excess heat and retain it much longer than the land or atmosphere.

Exceptional heatwaves are already altering the natural balance, with catastrophic consequences for some coastal communities dependent on marine resources.