Antarctic sea ice, which has historically been able to recover during the winter, is now experiencing an alarming decline. This winter has seen an unprecedented trend, as sea ice around Antarctica has not returned

The future of Arctic sea ice hangs in the balance as researchers predict an accelerating timeline for its disappearance. Scientists found that the Arctic could experience dramatic ice cover loss as early as the 2030s.

The extent of Antarctic sea ice has registered a new historical minimum after it was reduced to 1.91 million square kilometres on February 13, according to data from the National Ice Data Center and Snow Protection Agency (NSIDC).