The extent of sea ice stretching across Earth ... regularly monitoring polar regions. “In the Arctic, we’ve seen a substantial, significant decrease over the satellite record,” said ...

Such a rapid decrease is unusual at this time of year ... some of the crustacean species that live in the Arctic Ocean sea ice area were found in very low numbers or not at all.

Long-term monitoring is essential, as it provides deeper insights into the lasting impacts of Arctic sea ice loss, which can guide informed policy and management decisions," said Stella Batalama ...

Since 1979, the Arctic has lost 40% of its late-summer ice cover, Cavallo said. These rapid sea ice loss events could explain why climate models have failed to capture the true pace of this ...