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   • Seals

   • Polar Bears

This section explores the role of sea ice in our global climate, human activities, and in the life cycles of wildlife.

See Also
NSIDC's Sea Ice Glossary: Search and browse terms related to sea ice in NSIDC's comprehensive cryospheric glossary.

 


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