The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre reported a rise in average annual sea surface temperature by 0.15 degrees Celsius from 2023, and by 1.16 degrees Celsius compared to the average from 1981 to 2010.

The country experienced numerous extreme weather events in 2024, including Super Typhoon Yagi in September and the strongest storm in Shanghai since 1949.

In response to these alarming trends, the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre plans to closely monitor global sea temperatures in 2025.

For the first time, global temperatures exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in 2024, raising alarms about the commitments made under the 2015 Paris climate agreement.

In China, the average temperature in coastal waters reached a record 21.50 degrees Celsius for the second consecutive year, reflecting the broader impacts of climate change.

Warming oceans are contributing to one-third of global sea level rise, which poses significant risks of land erosion and other issues for coastal and low-lying areas.

China is recognized as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, facing increasing pressure to adapt to changing weather patterns and rising sea levels.

Ocean warming is linked to an increase in extreme weather and climate events, which threaten livelihoods in affected areas.

Authorities have confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year globally since records began, highlighting a concerning trend in climate change.