Rising Sea Surface Temperatures: An Interactive Visualization

Welcome to our interactive exploration of sea surface temperatures. This chart represents daily sea surface temperature data from two distinct regions: globally, and specifically in the North Atlantic. The data is plotted to demonstrate the deviation or 'anomaly' from a 30-year baseline period from 1982 to 2011. Each year's data forms a line on the chart, so you can see the trend in rising temperatures and understand how they differ between the North Atlantic and the world as a whole. This visualization provides a clear insight into the progression of climate change and its impact on our oceans. By updating daily, it gives you a real-time look at the current state of sea temperatures. Explore the chart to see the change for yourself.