The Mediterranean Sea waters reached a historic record of 28.54 degrees Celsius on August 13. This value represents the highest temperature ever recorded since measurements began in 1940.
The article indicates that Mediterranean Sea temperatures have been monitored and recorded since 1940, which allows for a long-term perspective on the thermal evolution of this sea. Until this date, such a high value had never existed in historical measurements.
This temperature record occurs in a context of extreme heat waves that affected the Mediterranean region during the summer. The abnormally high sea water temperatures have impacts on marine ecosystems and the climatic conditions of the region.
