Water temperature in the North Sea 3°C higher than normal | VRT NWS: news

Water temperatures at the beaches along the Flemish coast are currently 21°C, while further from the beach sea water temperatures are currently 19°C. This is two to three degrees higher than the normal average for July. Jan Seys of Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) told VRT News that "The North Sea too has not escaped the high temperatures that we are currently experiencing at many locations. Global warming is also affecting the sea and the impact is negative!"