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Marine Heatwave Bulletin Forecasts for August 29, 2026 – Reposted from Mercator Ocean International

Global Ocean North Atlantic The marine heatwave in the Gulf of Mexico is increasing in intensity as the area covered by strong categories expands. The marine heatwave off the coast of Guinea is shrinking in area but remains generally stable in intensity, with conditions still ranging from moderate to strong.  South Atlantic The marine heatwave… Read More Marine heatwave category forecasts for 29 August, 2026 for the Global Ocean. Data: GLO12 forecast. Source: Copernicus Marine Service/Mercator Ocean International.

Marine Heatwave Bulletin Forecasts for August 22, 2026 – Reposted from Mercator Ocean International

Global Ocean North Atlantic The marine heatwave in the North Atlantic is shrinking in area but, more importantly, in intensity. Only a few areas remain in the “strong” category—north of Spain, around the Canary Islands, and in the central part of the basin around 30°N—while the rest have been downgraded to “moderate”. Mediterranean Sea The… Read More Marine heatwave category forecasts for 22 August, 2026 for the Global Ocean. Data: GLO12 forecast. Source: Copernicus Marine Service/Mercator Ocean International.

Marine Heatwave Bulletin Forecasts for August 15, 2026 – Reposted from Mercator Ocean International

GLOBAL OCEAN North Atlantic The marine heatwave affecting the middle of the basin, around 30°N, is increasing in intensity but remains stable in extent. Pacific Ocean Indian Ocean The marine heatwaves west of Madagascar and in the central part of the basin remain stable in intensity, still ranging from moderate to strong, while those in western part of the basin are… Read More Marine heatwave category forecasts for 15 August, 2026 for the Global Ocean. Data: GLO12 forecast. Source: Copernicus Marine Service/Mercator Ocean International.