Ocean average temperatures are currently the warmest ever observed.

It is hard not to look at this and be a bit concerned.

The previous record came during the big El Niño in 2016. While an El Niño is likely to develop later this year, we don't have one right now. pic.twitter.com/R3xaoGvw92

— Dr. Robert Rohde (@RARohde) April 6, 2023