Sea ice at both the top and bottom of the earth continued its decline in 2024. In the waters around Antarctica, ice coverage shrank to near-historic lows for the third year in a row.
The recurring loss hints at a long-term shift in conditions in the Southern Ocean, likely resulting from global climate change, according to scientists at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
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by Joji Xavier
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