Each of the 18 lowest minimum sea ice extent readings have occurred during the past 18 years. This year had the ...

The region is losing its icy shield by 12% per decade due to excessive ... Sea ice reflects sunlight, helping to cool the Arctic. As sea ice melts, darker ocean water absorbs more heat, leading ...

This year's Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, according to data released by the US National ...