{"id":25971178,"date":"2024-08-13T16:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T14:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/?p=25971178"},"modified":"2024-08-25T21:29:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T19:29:49","slug":"the-sea-off-mallorca-has-never-been-so-warm-new-record-temperature-reached","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/mallorca-magazin\/so-warm-war-das-meer-vor-mallorca-noch-nie-neue-rekordtemperatur-erreicht\/","title":{"rendered":"The sea off Mallorca has never been this warm: new record temperature reached"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sea off Mallorca has set a new, terrifying record. This Tuesday, the Measuring buoy off the small island of Dragonera<\/strong> a water temperature of unbelievable 31.87 degrees<\/strong> - the highest level ever recorded! This data comes from the measuring station operated by the Spanish Port Authority and paints a worrying picture of the consequences of the current heatwave, which is affecting not only the air but also the sea around the Balearic Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The temperature is rising: New record breaks old highs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new high of 31.87 degrees<\/strong> surpasses the previous record of 31.36 degrees<\/strong>which was measured two years ago. This increase of half a degree is not just a statistical anomaly, but a clear sign of the Progressive climate change<\/strong> and the warming of the oceans. The rising sea temperature has far-reaching consequences for the Biodiversity<\/strong> and the entire marine ecosystem off the Balearic Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maritime heat waves: A worrying phenomenon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like on land, more and more people are also Records for high temperatures<\/strong> set up. The number of days with so-called \"maritime heatwaves\" is increasing year on year. A maritime heatwave occurs when 90 percent of days exceed the average temperature for the reference period 1982-2015. Last year, there were more days with heatwaves than days on which the temperature reached or fell below the average temperature. And it's not just the summer: the phenomenon is also noticeable in the other seasons, which makes the situation even more alarming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dramatic impact on biodiversity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the past 40 years, the Sea temperature in the Balearic Islands<\/strong> average by Rise of 1.6 degrees<\/strong>. This rise in temperature has devastating consequences for the Biodiversity<\/strong>. Particularly affected is the Seagrass Posidonia<\/strong>which plays a central role in the Mediterranean ecosystem. As soon as the water temperature rises above 28 degrees, the Mortality of Posidonia<\/strong> and from Corals<\/strong> and Sponges<\/strong> drastically. In order to survive, the Posidonia begin to flower earlier or form mini-plants. However, these adaptation mechanisms may not be sufficient to survive in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another worrying phenomenon is the Change in species distribution<\/strong>. Species that are adapted to higher temperatures are increasingly spreading, while cold-resistant species are being pushed back. This could lead to a Tropization<\/strong> of the Mediterranean - a process that already seems to be in full swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion: A clear sign of climate change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new record water temperature off Mallorca is more than just a number. It is a clear sign that climate change is no longer a distant threat, but is already having a noticeable impact on our environment. The warming of the oceans, the increase in maritime heatwaves and the associated changes in biodiversity are alarming developments that require urgent action - both at local and global level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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