The Gulf of Maine is experiencing an alarming rate of temperature increase, with data showing it heating 97% faster than the global average, largely due to several intertwined factors, like variability in air temperatures and rainfall.
The monthly analysis over the five years indicates that sea surface temperatures show significant variation, meaning while the Gulf of Maine is warming, the local environment, including rainfall patterns, plays a critical role in the greater ecosystem dynamics.
In April 2024, the Gulf's surface water temperatures ranged widely, impacting local marine life, particularly the density of right whales, which show a preference for warmer waters, hence their increase in specific regions.
While general perceptions might link rising sea temperatures solely with global warming, regional factors such as local air temperature trends and precipitation shifts are equally crucial in understanding the rapid changes in the Gulf of Maine.
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