However, Antarctic sea ice, which surrounds the south pole, has shrunk to a near-record low. On 25 February, the Antarctic sea ice reached its minimum extent for the year, covering 722,000 sq miles (1 ...

As autumn settled over Antarctica, sea ice began its seasonal return, with NASA capturing striking images of new growth in ...

However, Antarctic sea ice, which surrounds the south pole, has shrunk to a near-record low. On 25 February, the Antarctic sea ice reached its minimum extent for the year, covering 722,000 sq ...

Arctic sea ice reached a record low in March 2025 ... Summer ice in the Antarctic retreated to 764,000 square miles on March 1, tying for the second lowest minimum extent ever recorded.

global sea ice — the combination of Arctic and Antarctic — hit a record low, Meier said. Follow Seth Borenstein on X at @borenbears The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage ...

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but in February, global sea ice — the combination of Arctic and Antarctic — hit a record low, Meier said.