Marine heatwave forecasts – March 22, 2025 – Re-posted from Mercator Ocean Bulletin

SST Mercator

Mean sea surface temperature anomalies in each global ocean region for the week 16 to 22 March, 2025.

Mediterranean Sea0.5°C to 2°C
Tropical Pacific Ocean-1°C to 3°C
South Pacific Ocean-1°C à 3°C
Tropical Atlantic Ocean-1°C to 2°C
Indian Ocean-1°C to 3°C

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SST Anomaly 3/22/2025

Tropical Atlantic Ocean

The marine heatwave in the north of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico is decreasing in intensity and extent. The marine heatwave to the west of the Gulf of Guinea is intensifying, with an increase in the area covered by strong categories.