THE waters of the Mediterranean have reached record temperatures off Andalucia, the latest analysis suggests.
A bouy in the sea off Cabo de Gata (pictured above), in Almeria, constantly records the temperature of the water and is the reference point for Andalucia’s Mediterranean coast.
According to the latest data, the water was 28.61C on August 21, exceeding all readings since 2001, when records began.
According to Europa Press, it is the second consecutive year in which the water has exceeded 28C.
On August 26, 2023, the bouy recorded a temperature of 28.24C, which was a new record at the time.
Comparing the last 10 years, experts say the average temperature of the Med off Andalucia has increased by 1.01C.
The increase in temperatures is ‘without a doubt’ due to climate change, said coordinator of GENA Ecologistas en Accion, Rafael Yus.
He told Europa Press that the average atmospheric temperature has …