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Global sea ice cover hit a record low in February, researchers find

Global sea ice cover hit a record low of 16.04 million square kilometers on February 7, 2025, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
February 2025 was noted as the third hottest February globally, with temperatures averaging 1.59 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to the Copernicus report.
Arctic sea ice extent was 8 percent below average for February, marking record lows for three consecutive months, as reported by the Copernicus service.
Experts warn that continuous warming and unprecedented sea ice loss pose a serious threat to ecosystems and weather patterns.

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CNN

The Arctic is in trouble. The consequences will be felt around the world

Arctic temperatures spiked 36 degrees Fahrenheit, or 20 Celsius, above normal. By the end of the month, sea ice was at its lowest level ever recorded for February.

3 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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Live Science

Global sea ice levels hit worrying new low

Sea ice cover dropped to a record low across February 2025 as global warming continues to breach the 1.5 C Paris Agreement target, according to data from the Copernicus satellite.

8 days ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

Extent of global sea ice hits all-time low amid warming

Arctic sea ice reached its lowest monthly extent for February, dropping 8% below average, marking the third consecutive month of record lows

8 days ago·New Delhi, India

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The Manila Times

Global sea ice cover drops to record low as heat streak persists

PARIS — Global sea ice cover reached a historic low in February, Europe's climate monitor said Thursday, with temperatures spiking up to 11C above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak. Copernicus Climate Change Service said last month was the third hottest February, with planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions stoking global temperatures. That helped push combined Antarctic and Arctic sea ice cover — ocea…

8 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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Mic

Global Sea Ice Hits New Record Low In February

Anadolu/Anadolu/Getty ImagesIn February 2025, global sea ice extent plummeted to unprecedented levels, marking a record low that has alarmed scientists and climate experts worldwide. According to data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), this decline is a stark indicator of the ongoing warming trend attributed to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The implications of this event are profound, as it underscores the accel…

8 days ago

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The Weather Channel

Global Sea Ice Hits Record February Low Amid Warming Trends

Global sea ice hit a record low for February, with Arctic and Antarctic ice levels far below average. Rising global temperatures are driving ice loss, accelerating ocean warming and extreme weather patterns. The decline in sea ice has impacts worldwide. - Articles from The Weather Channel

8 days ago

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