Sea Ice Melt

Sea ice melt refers to the process where ice covering the ocean's surface melts into the water, primarily caused by rising global temperatures. As the Earth warms, especially due to increased greenhouse gases, colder polar regions experience less ice formation and existing ice becomes thinner and more vulnerable. This melting impacts global climate patterns, sea levels, and marine ecosystems. It is a key indicator of climate change, highlighting shifts in polar environments and contributing to further warming, as less ice means less sunlight is reflected back into space, accelerating the overall warming cycle.