Press Information

Many journalists follow closely the Arctic sea ice extent at the end of the melt season. In response to your needs, we have developed this site with frequent updates on the status of the ice, complete with running commentary from staff scientists, as well as frequently updated graphics.

Interviews

Please note that we are happy to arrange interviews with our experts throughout the sea ice melt season. Please see Contacts, below.

Milestones to watch for

Each fall, NSIDC monitors the following milestones regarding the sea ice:

• Timing of the minimum: whether it happens earlier or later than usual
• Extent of the sea ice at the minimum: whether there is more or less ice than usual
• Monthly average extent for September: commonly used to compare the current year’s minimum against the long-term monthly average
• Underlying causes for the decline: weather, climate, and ocean contributions

Because this is a great deal of information to analyze, the official press release will be the ultimate source for final information on the state of the ice.

Timing of the minimum

The minimum Arctic sea ice extent may happen at any time between early September and early October; please watch the Arctic Sea Ice News Fall 2007 site for the latest news.

Official press release

At the end of the melt season, NSIDC will publish a press release to summarize and present analysis on the data gathered during the Arctic sea ice melt. Please watch the site for announcements concerning the exact date of that release and ongoing updates.

Contacts

• Press contact: +1 303.492.1497 or nvizcarra@nsidc.org
• General public contact: +1 303.492.6199 or nsidc@nsidc.org

To be added to the NSIDC Press Release Notification list, please send an e-mail to srenfrow@nsidc.org with "Subscribe press release list" in the subject and full contact information in the body of the message.

Resources for Press

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