The sea ice levels in the Arctic and Antarctic have dropped to a record low.
Experts from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) in the United States have reported that as of February 13, 2025, the total ice coverage at both poles of the Earth has decreased to 15.76 million square kilometers. This marks a decline of 0.17 million square kilometers compared to the previous record low recorded in the winter of 2023.
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As of mid-February, the area of sea ice in Antarctica is 2.12 million square kilometers, while in the Arctic, it is 13.64 million square kilometers.
The primary reason for the decline in ice cover is attributed to abnormally high temperatures and strong winds that are breaking up sea ice in Antarctica. This poses a threat to the survival of many local animal species, including polar bears, seals, walruses, and penguins.