2022-2023 New Zealand oceanic and coastal waters reached their warmest annual temperatures since 1982 records, with East Coast South Island experiencing the highest average warming rate.
Between 2022 and 2023, New Zealand's oceanic and coastal waters reached their warmest annual temperatures since records began in 1982, according to Stats NZ. Coastal regions warmed on average by 0.19-0.34°C per decade, with East Coast South Island experiencing the highest average rate. The Tasman Sea had the highest average warming rate.
July 08, 2024
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