World's oceans warmest on record this summer

June-August temperatures were a full degree above normal

WASHINGTON – Sea-surface temperatures worldwide have been the hottest on record over the last three months, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Ocean temperatures averaged 62.5 degrees Fahrenheit in the June-August period, 1 degree higher than normal.

Last month also saw the warmest August sea-surface temperatures on record at an average of 62.4 degrees, also 1 degree higher than usual, NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center said.

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