Barents Sea Tied to Low Arctic Sea Ice
Patches of open water in the region contributed to low sea ice extent across the Arctic in March 2026, which tied with the lowest maximum observed in the satellite record.
Published by NASA on 04/03/2026
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Patches of open water in the region contributed to low sea ice extent across the Arctic in March 2026, which tied with the lowest maximum observed in the satellite record.
Published by NASA on 04/03/2026