90% 1.5C

More than 90 per cent of the heat caused by global warming goes into our oceans and it is likely marine heatwaves will continue to increase. Sea surface temperatures around New Zealand over summer were 1.5C above average — the warmest recorded in 150 years. average. While its effects made for balmy surf at our favourite beaches, it also melted ice caps, pushed warm water fish south and had a big effect on growing conditions in orchards and vineyards.

The new findings, published today