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Triple-digit ocean temps in Florida could be a global record
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Date:2025-04-14 03:20:39
The ocean temperature off the coast of South Florida reached triple digits, which could be a global record, according to experts.
A buoy in Manatee Bay, Florida, reported a preliminary high ocean temperature of 101.1 degrees Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.
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High-water temperatures in the ocean are extremely uncommon, however, scientists have categorized the very significant marine heat wave in the region as unprecedented, experts said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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