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The 23 pages that link to Sea surface temperature, each with the reason it gives.
Red SeaRelated: High surface temperatures help define the Red Sea’s climate and coral environments.
Earth observationRelated: Thermal observations help track ocean conditions and climate patterns.
CycloneRelated: Warm ocean water supplies energy and moisture to tropical cyclones.
Arafura SeaRelated: Warm surface waters influence regional weather and marine ecosystems.
Instrumental temperature recordRelated: Ocean observations supply the record's marine component.