Oceans record hottest ever recorded temperature - interesting news bbc

The oceans have hit their hottest ever recorded temperature as they soak up warmth from climate change.

The average daily global sea surface temperature beat a 2016 record this week, according to the EU's climate change service Copernicus.

It reached 20.96C. That's far above the average for this time of year.

Oceans are a vital climate regulator. They soak up heat, produce half Earth's oxygen and drive weather patterns.