GLOBAL OCEAN MARINE HEATWAVES

North Altantic

The marine heatwaves in the Caribbean Sea and extending from the Antilles as far as the centre of the basin decreases in extent moderate and strong categories.

South Atlantic

 The marine heatwave decreases in extent with moderate to strong categories. 

North Pacific

The marine heatwave in the center of the basin around 180°W and 50°N remains stable. The marine heatwave between the Philippines and Papua New Guinea increases in intensity and decreases in extent with moderate to strong categories. 

South Pacific

The marine heatwave off the west coast of South America and northeast of New Zealand decreases in extent. The marine heatwave in the centre of the basin increases in extent with moderate to strong categories.  

Southern Ocean 

The marine heatwave present between 60°E and 120°E increases in intensity with mostly strong categories.

Mediterranean Sea	0 °C to 2°C
North Atlantic	-3< °C to 2°C
South Atlantic	-2°C to >2°C
North Pacific	-1.5°C to >3°C
South Pacific	-1°C to 3°C
Southern Ocean	-0.5°C to 1.5°C