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Severe Ocean Crisis: Europe Warns of Rising Temperatures

10/5/2025

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The EU's Copernicus programme highlights a severe environmental crisis in oceans driven by global warming, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
Africa's coasts are especially at risk from marine heatwaves and rising sea levels.
Global sea surface temperatures averaged 21°C in spring 2024, disrupting ecosystems and fisheries.
The North Atlantic is warming twice as fast as the global average, intensifying marine heatwaves.
Ocean acidification has risen by 30-40% in the last 150 years, threatening coral reefs.

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The EU's Copernicus programme highlights a severe environmental crisis in oceans driven by global warming, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
Africa's coasts are especially at risk from marine heatwaves and rising sea levels.
Global sea surface temperatures averaged 21°C in spring 2024, disrupting ecosystems and fisheries.
The North Atlantic is warming twice as fast as the global average, intensifying marine heatwaves.
Ocean acidification has risen by 30-40% in the last 150 years, threatening coral reefs.