In hot water: Ocean warming hits another record high on climate change

“But frankly, we should have been concerned years ago.”The research team used a network of high-tech autonomous ocean buoys to measure global ocean temperatures, which they compared to data from the 1950s. The researchers found that certain parts of the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean experienced more pronounced warming due to wind patterns and currents. The warming ocean also drives extreme weather, both on land as well as over the ocean. While the findings of the new ocean warming study are deeply concerning, Abraham said he feels optimistic about the development and accessibility of clean energy sources. Another record: Ocean warming continues through 2021 despite La Niña conditions.