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Ocean temperature anomalies for January 2024. Reds almost everywhere indicate above-average temperatures. Blues off South America indicate below-average temperatures.

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January 2024 sea surface temperature difference from the 1985-1993 average (details from Coral Reef Watch). Much of the global oceans are warmer than average. NOAA Climate.gov image from Data Snapshots.