Reduction of Arctic sea ice

Long-term monitoring of sea ice loss is essential to understanding the scope of the problem and developing effective solutions. Satellites play a crucial role in monitoring Arctic sea ice loss by capturing the unique pattern of melting ice that scars the region’s landscape.

These data enable scientists to track sea ice decline, identify the drivers of change, and provide early-warning of future impacts on the Arctic and beyond. This graphic charts the rate of Arctic sea ice loss between 1980–2016.

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