Record sea temperatures likely to exacerbate hurricane season, scientists warn

People stand on the destroyed bridge to Pine Island as they view the damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Matlacha, Florida. Hurricane Ian last September became the most costly hurricane in Florida's history.

Record-breaking sea temperatures across the world are likely to exacerbate the upcoming hurricane season that torments the US and Caribbean every year, according to scientists.

Coastlines of countries across the world have experienced marine temperature spikes in recent months, including off Ireland's western shoreline where waters were up to 5C higher than average in June.