Arctic and Antarctic Sea Ice

  • Released Friday, August 24th, 2012
  • Updated Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 12:00AM

Overview

Sea ice cover is a key indicator of the Earth's polar climate system.

See also these vital signs from climate.nasa.gov:

Arctic Sea Ice Extent and Ice Sheets

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