Ice-free conditions continue in the Barents Sea region of the #Arctic Ocean. This is one area that has observed some of the largest losses of ice over the last few decades... compare the older years (dark/purple lines) to today!
Map of this region: https://zacklabe.files.wordpress.com/2022/08/b203f-nsidc_mapseas.png
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Line graph time series of 2025's daily Arctic sea ice extent compared to each year from 1979 to 2024 as shown with thin lines in colors from purple to white. There is large daily variability, but a long-term decreasing trend during all months of the year. A seasonal cycle is also visible in this region.
Wow, so even in winter it's just 1/3 of what it used to be just 50 years ago :(