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Intense marine heatwave hits the western Mediterranean Sea
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Location: Mediterranean Sea
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Marine Service Data
A marine heatwave is ongoing in the Mediterranean Sea.
This data visualisation, based on Copernicus Marine Service data, shows sea surface temperature anomalies recorded on 22 June 2025. Areas in dark red indicate temperatures more than 5°C above the seasonal average. The most intense warming was observed in the western Mediterranean basin, including the Balearic Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Copernicus Marine Service delivers free, open-access marine data to support the monitoring of ocean health. Tracking SST anomalies is essential to better understanding climate change impacts, anticipating extreme weather events, and managing risks to marine biodiversity and coastal communities.
