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El Niño waters reach record highs
A record-high ocean temperature has been measured in the Niño 3.4 region of the Pacific Ocean, indicating a rapidly strengthening and potentially "very strong" El Niño. The temperature of 85.73 degrees Fahrenheit on September 29 surpasses previous records and raises concerns for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Scientists warn that this intensified El Niño, occurring alongside ongoing climate change, could lead to significant environmental and economic impacts, including disrupted marine life, coral bleaching, and increased coastal erosion.
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