This visualization shows the decline in Arctic sea ice minimum extent from 1979 to 2024. The "ice flakes" shrink as the extent decreases.
Arctic Sea Ice Minimum levels refer to the amount of sea ice in the arctic during the warmest time of the year, usually september.
Arctic sea ice minimum levels are an important metric to track global warming. It also puts the life of animals such as polar bears and walruses at risk, who depend on the sea ice for survival.
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