Key takeaways:
- A buoy off South Florida recorded ocean temperatures of 100-101.1 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Surrounding buoys also recorded similarly high temperatures.
- High water temperature could have a negative impact on marine life and the environment.
A buoy off South Florida has recorded ocean temperatures surpassing 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a milestone that highlights the impacts of the climate crisis.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data shows that the buoy in Manatee Bay, an area between South Florida and Key Largo, registered a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit flat at 5 p.m. Monday. An hour later, the temperature peaked at 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit and then remained in between the two temperatures through 8 p.m.
For perspective, the average hot tub temperature is 100-102 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This means that the water temperature was as hot as a hot tub.
Experts have been tracking the exceptionally warm water temperature readings that have ranged from 92-97 degrees since early July. This latest reading of 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit is the highest recorded so far.
Surrounding buoys also recorded similarly high temperatures, with 99.3 F at Murray Key and 98.4 F at Johnson Key. This indicates that the high temperature reading is not an outlier or sensor error.
The high water temperature is a cause for concern as it could have a negative impact on marine life and the environment. Scientists are now monitoring the situation closely to determine the extent of the damage.
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