Record-Breaking Sea Surface Temperatures in the Black Sea off the Coast of Türkiye

The sea surface temperatures in the Black Sea have surged to their highest levels in the past half-century. While the average seawater temperature in the Black Sea was 15.1 degrees Celsius in 1979 and 16.3 degrees Celsius in 2022, 2023 has witnessed an unprecedented rise, reaching temperatures ranging from 25 to 28 degrees Celsius. Despite the commencement of the catching season on September 1 in Türkiye, the escalating seawater temperatures remain a significant point of concern as it impacts the biodiversity of the region's seas and could negatively affect catch volumes.