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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Matt Andrews for the MetDesk

BIZARRE: Weather tracker mediterranean heatwave sparks concern for marine life - You Need To See This

Benagil town and beach in the Algarve, Portugal.
Benagil town and beach in the Algarve, Portugal. Parts of the region have been 5C above normal. Photograph: Jacek_Sopotnicki/Getty Images/iStockPhoto

A recent heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea has been so severe that scientists are concerned for marine life.

The human-induced climate crisis is making marine heatwaves more intense and prolonged, with sea surface temperatures off the coast of Mallorca since late June frequently exceeding 30C (86F).

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