(Second of two parts) MANILA, Philippines—As world ocean surface temperature hit a new record-high, scientists warned it could lead to higher risks of extreme weather. In the Philippines, past disasters show early signs of ocean warming's devastating impact. Preliminary data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) showed that the average temperature of the world's ocean surface has been 21.1°C since the start of April this year. It was a new record-high and has surpassed the previous high ocean surface temperature of 21°C recorded in 2016.

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