Summary:
- The ocean has been absorbing an increasing amount of heat from the Earth's atmosphere, with 2025 setting a new record for the highest amount of heat stored in the ocean.
- This rapid ocean warming is a clear sign of climate change, as the oceans act as a giant heat sink, absorbing over 90% of the excess heat trapped by greenhouse gas emissions.
- The continued warming of the ocean has significant implications for marine ecosystems, sea level rise, and weather patterns, underscoring the urgent need to address the root causes of climate change.