New research has shown that climate change is causing oceans to break temperature records every day, and this is putting a strain on their ability to absorb carbon dioxide and excess heat. In fact, a recent study in the journal Nature Climate Change revealed that human-caused climate change is driving significant increases in the sea surface temperature’s seasonal cycle amplitude.

This means that humans are pushing oceans beyond their capacity to mitigate the effects of climate change. The consequences of this are severe, as rising ocean heat content not only destabilizes ice shelves but also amplifies the intensity of hurricanes and tropical cyclones.

According to Professor Mike Meredith from the British Antarctic Survey, the rapid warming of oceans beyond expectations is a concerning development. This puts at risk not only our environment but also essential products like food and microchips, which rely heavily on ocean resources.

The need for action in reducing greenhouse gas emissions is evident as global heating continues to cause oceans to break temperature records every day over the past year. It’s time for decisive action to protect our planet and mitigate the impacts of climate change before it’s too late.