World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-s-oceans-absorbed-record-heat-equal-to-40-times-annual-global-energy-useContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. World Oceans Absorb Record Heat Equal to 40 Times Global Energy Usehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-s-oceans-absorbed-record-heat-equal-to-40-times-annual-global-energy-usehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-s-oceans-absorbed-record-heat-equal-to-40-times-annual-global-energy-use#u98104Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:12:11 +0000Global oceans absorbed a record-breaking 23 zettajoules of heat, according to the Copernicus Ocean State Report. This thermal absorption equals 40 times the total annual energy use of humanity. Scientists delivered their starkest warning yet, noting that marine heatwaves, sea-level rise, acidification, and coral bleaching are intensifying worldwide. Salty seas are getting saltier as profound changes sweep marine ecosystems and threaten fisheries, particularly in Europe. The massive energy uptake highlights the role oceans play in buffering human-driven climate consequences.Why it mattersThe 10