Antarctic sea ice near record low

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Antarctic sea ice volume

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Antarctic sea ice drops to a near-record LOW - global warming to blame

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Antarctica 's 'sea ice extent' is 722,000 sq miles ( 1.87 million sq km) This marks the seventh lowest minimum extent on record, tied with 2024 .

Experts say it's decreasing overall on a long-term basis due to global warming.

It provides a resting place for seals and walruses and acts as an 'engine' for ocean currents.

And its whiteness also reflects sunlight back to space to help keep our planet cool.

Also this week , NSIDC has revealed that Arctic sea ice which is at its greatest extent around this time of year is at a record low. Arctic sea ice reached 5.53 million sq miles ( 14.33 million sq km) on March 22 likely its maximum extent for the year . Although this might sound high, it's the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, falling short of the previous record low of 5.56 million sq miles ( 14.41 million sq km ) set on March 7, 2017 ..