Global Oceans Near Record Temperatures as CO₂ Levels Climb
May 2025 marks second-warmest month for sea surface temperatures
According to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, May 2025 recorded the second-highest global sea surface temperatures on record, with an average of 20.84°C.
Concurrently, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have continued to rise, reaching a global average of 426 parts per million in March.
These developments underscore the ongoing challenges posed by climate change and the urgent need for comprehensive environmental policies.