If you've ever been for a dip in the ocean, you know the warmth of the water can vary wildly. On a grand scale, sea surface temperatures also play a significant role in the weather around you, writes the Bureau of Meteorology's Matthew Thomas.
abc.net.au/news/sea-surface-temperatures-influence-on-weather-explained/102703254If you've ever been for a dip in the ocean, you know the water temperature can vary dramatically.Sea surface temperatures are important for swimmers and fish but they also impact the weather on land and hold the key to predicting larger-scale climate influences.
In general, sea surface temperatures are warmest at the equator and gradually get cooler as you head north or south.For example, the amount of heat from the sun coming into the ocean at any location depends on the time of day, the time of year and latitude. Local warming and cooling of the sea surface can be noticeable in shallow waters when conditions are calm.
The vertical distribution of heat into the oceans means they take longer to respond to changes in solar radiation than the land.
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