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This extraordinary reading comes hot on the heels of a previous record set on Sunday, when the same buoy in Manatee Bay registered a temperature of 100.2 degrees.
A record-breaking heatwave struck South Florida’s offshore waters, sending temperatures soaring to unimaginable levels. On Monday, a buoy located in Manatee Bay, approximately 40 miles south of Miami, recorded a scorching 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit at 6 o’clock, following a morning low of 91 degrees. The extreme temperatures persisted from 5 p.m. until late at night,… Continue reading Unprecedented Heatwave Hits South Florida’s Waters, Raising Concerns
The warming waters threaten marine life and ocean ecosystems including by bleaching coral reefs.
The buoy in Manatee Bay, Florida registered 101.2°F on Monday. For context, the average hot tub temperature is about 100-103 °F. Sous vide lobster, anyone?
Normal water temperatures for area this time of year should be between 73°F and 88°F