In June 2025, the water temperature in some areas of the Mediterranean exceeded the seasonal norm by over 5 ° C, according to the data of the European Copernicus service.
On July 1, a peak of 29.85 ° C was reached – a typical level for the middle of August, not for the beginning of summer.
The most affected areas are around the ballear islands, along the Spanish coast and in the south of France. According to climatologists, Mediterranean no longer works as a “natural air conditioning”, which amplifies heat waves on land, including Germany. Also, water heating leads to excessive evaporation and can generate torrential rains, storms and floods.
The average sea temperature on June 29 was 26.01 ° C – an absolute record for June. Studies show that such waves of marine heat can cause mass death of over 50 marine species, seriously affecting biodiversity and regional fishing.
Scientists warn that oceans reach their limits in the ability to absorb excess heat generated by human activity. In August 2024, the Mediterranean has already registered a historical record of 28.47 ° C.
The riparian countries adopt emergency measures: in Italy, Spain and France, school courses are suspended, forbidden outdoor activities and intensified anti -cessary actions. In Turkey, thousands of people were evacuated due to fires.
Climatologists are firm: Mediterranean becomes a hot area not only geopolitical, but also climatic, and adaptation becomes an emergency.
