Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with record event lasting 480 days

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Jun 21, 2026, 10:40 am85 ptsTrending
In recent years, marine heat waves have been taking an ever-greater toll on the world's oceans and their ecosystems. Amplified by increasing global warming, these events are occurring more frequently and lasting longer. The Arctic is not spared from this trend, as it is warming faster than any other region on…

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