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  1. #Antarctic sea ice is nearing its annual maximum extent (austral winter). This year will not be setting any new records, though there are plenty of regional extremes as shown in August's anomaly pattern.

    + Concentration means the fraction of ice in an area
    + Graphic from zacklabe.com/antarctic-sea-ice

  2. #Antarctic sea ice is nearing its annual maximum extent (austral winter). This year will not be setting any new records, though there are plenty of regional extremes as shown in August's anomaly pattern.

    + Concentration means the fraction of ice in an area
    + Graphic from zacklabe.com/antarctic-sea-ice

  3. #Antarctic sea ice is nearing its annual maximum extent (austral winter). This year will not be setting any new records, though there are plenty of regional extremes as shown in August's anomaly pattern.

    + Concentration means the fraction of ice in an area
    + Graphic from zacklabe.com/antarctic-sea-ice

  4. #Antarctic sea ice is nearing its annual maximum extent (austral winter). This year will not be setting any new records, though there are plenty of regional extremes as shown in August's anomaly pattern.

    + Concentration means the fraction of ice in an area
    + Graphic from zacklabe.com/antarctic-sea-ice

  5. #Antarctic sea ice is nearing its annual maximum extent (austral winter). This year will not be setting any new records, though there are plenty of regional extremes as shown in August's anomaly pattern.

    + Concentration means the fraction of ice in an area
    + Graphic from zacklabe.com/antarctic-sea-ice

  6. In August 2026, the #SeaIce global extent was 7.2% below 1991-2020 mean. Since the beginning of records (1978):
    - #Arctic, 12th lowest monthly mean, with 9.1% less extent than normal (-617,526km²)
    - #Antarctic, 4th lowest monthly mean, with 6.5% less exent than normal (1,178,424km²)

    for more: osi-saf.eumetsat.int/sea-ice-i

  7. In August 2026, the #SeaIce global extent was 7.2% below 1991-2020 mean. Since the beginning of records (1978):
    - #Arctic, 12th lowest monthly mean, with 9.1% less extent than normal (-617,526km²)
    - #Antarctic, 4th lowest monthly mean, with 6.5% less exent than normal (1,178,424km²)

    for more: osi-saf.eumetsat.int/sea-ice-i

  8. In August 2026, the #SeaIce global extent was 7.2% below 1991-2020 mean. Since the beginning of records (1978):
    - #Arctic, 12th lowest monthly mean, with 9.1% less extent than normal (-617,526km²)
    - #Antarctic, 4th lowest monthly mean, with 6.5% less exent than normal (1,178,424km²)

    for more: osi-saf.eumetsat.int/sea-ice-i

  9. In August 2026, the #SeaIce global extent was 7.2% below 1991-2020 mean. Since the beginning of records (1978):
    - #Arctic, 12th lowest monthly mean, with 9.1% less extent than normal (-617,526km²)
    - #Antarctic, 4th lowest monthly mean, with 6.5% less exent than normal (1,178,424km²)

    for more: osi-saf.eumetsat.int/sea-ice-i

  10. In August 2026, the #SeaIce global extent was 7.2% below 1991-2020 mean. Since the beginning of records (1978):
    - #Arctic, 12th lowest monthly mean, with 9.1% less extent than normal (-617,526km²)
    - #Antarctic, 4th lowest monthly mean, with 6.5% less exent than normal (1,178,424km²)

    for more: osi-saf.eumetsat.int/sea-ice-i

  11. 8/
    Join us as we explore how this "geographic period" at the bottom of the map is actually the key to understanding where our planet has been—and where it is going.

    youtu.be/41niL0hE38A

    #podcast
    #Antarctica
    #Antarctic
    #history
    #climate
    #ClimateChange
    #GlobalWarming
    #IceSheets
    #icebergs
    #OzoneHole

  12. Days 2-4 of my voyage to the #Antarctic Peninsula on the #tallship #BarkEuropa: crossing #DrakePassage until we sighted Smith Island, South Shetland Islands. As expected, there were some rough seas, but I didn't feel well enough to take photos in the worst conditions.
    #BusmansHoliday

  13. World-first footage shows #Antarctic #seafloor scoured by #cruiseship #anchors
    Researchers claim to have world-first footage of damage to sensitive and biodiverse Antarctic sea floor ecosystems caused by anchors and chains.
    The team behind the discovery has called for tighter regulation of Antarctic anchoring practices, particularly for the growing #tourism sector.
    abc.net.au/news/science/2025-0

  14. World-first footage shows #Antarctic #seafloor scoured by #cruiseship #anchors
    Researchers claim to have world-first footage of damage to sensitive and biodiverse Antarctic sea floor ecosystems caused by anchors and chains.
    The team behind the discovery has called for tighter regulation of Antarctic anchoring practices, particularly for the growing #tourism sector.
    abc.net.au/news/science/2025-0

  15. World-first footage shows scoured by
    Researchers claim to have world-first footage of damage to sensitive and biodiverse Antarctic sea floor ecosystems caused by anchors and chains.
    The team behind the discovery has called for tighter regulation of Antarctic anchoring practices, particularly for the growing sector.
    abc.net.au/news/science/2025-0

  16. World-first footage shows #Antarctic #seafloor scoured by #cruiseship #anchors
    Researchers claim to have world-first footage of damage to sensitive and biodiverse Antarctic sea floor ecosystems caused by anchors and chains.
    The team behind the discovery has called for tighter regulation of Antarctic anchoring practices, particularly for the growing #tourism sector.
    abc.net.au/news/science/2025-0

  17. World-first footage shows #Antarctic #seafloor scoured by #cruiseship #anchors
    Researchers claim to have world-first footage of damage to sensitive and biodiverse Antarctic sea floor ecosystems caused by anchors and chains.
    The team behind the discovery has called for tighter regulation of Antarctic anchoring practices, particularly for the growing #tourism sector.
    abc.net.au/news/science/2025-0

  18. In the interests of my resolution to not spread bad news, here's something positive - looks like the #Antarctic #OzoneHole is getting smaller.
    My ace colleagues @dmidk have a webpage they update regularly on this stuff: psc.dmi.dk/antarctica/

  19. The annual #ozonehole over the #Antarctic is developing again. If you want to keep track, visit our website for all the latest charts and details: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/monit

    There you will also find the daily updated 3D rendering of the ozone hole evolution in 2024.

    @m_parrington @ECMWF

  20. ❄️#ClimateChange is rapidly transforming the #Arctic and #Antarctic, impacting ecosystems and communities

    📝Our new #policybrief with @CRiceS covers the need for reliable high resolution climate models to empower #EU climate decision making

    🔍Read the policy brief here: polarres.eu/polarresnews/enhan

    @horizoneu @eupolarcluster
    #H2020

  21. Giant #Antarctic #SeaSpiders reproductive mystery solved phys.org/news/2024-02-giant-an

    Spawning and larval development of Colossendeis megalonyx, a giant Antarctic sea spider: Amy Moran et al. esajournals.onlinelibrary.wile

    "To their amazement, 2 different mating groups produced thousands of tiny eggs. Instead of carrying the babies until they hatched, as in most species, one parent spent two days attaching the eggs to the rocky bottom where they developed for several months before hatching"