Graphics Information

Below is a detailed description of the imagery and resources we have available.  Please note that we are not able to modify or create new graphics; this site contains the breadth of our offerings.

Satellite imagery

• For satellite imagery showing current sea ice extent and to download high-resolution versions, see Arctic Sea Ice News Fall 2007 home
• Use Google Earth software to view our animated images of sea ice extent from 1979 to 2006, overlaid on an interactive image of the Earth; for instructions and downloads, see NSIDC Data on Google Earth and the Sea Ice Index entry
• For 2005 graphics, see 2005 sea ice minimum graphics

Photographs and video of sea ice

NSIDC does not offer ground or aerial photographs or video of Arctic sea ice at this time.  Possible sources for such images are:

• The OneWorld Expedition, with which NSIDC previously partnered to gather field observations. Visit the Greenpeace Project Thin Ice 2006 photo page.
• Institutional image libraries, such as the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Digital Image Library, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ImageSource, the NOAA Photo Library, and others.

Credit

Unless otherwise noted on or below individual images, please credit the National Snow and Ice Data Center for all image or content use.

Contact

For help with data and images on our site, please contact NSIDC User Services at +1 303.492.6199 or nsidc@nsidc.org. If you are a journalist seeking help with images, please contact srenfrow@nsidc.org.

Resources for Press

2007 Press Information
2007 Arctic Sea Ice Minimum
2007 Arctic Sea Ice News
Press Room