Please see the NSIDC news release, Arctic sea ice extent remains low; 2009 sees third-lowest mark, for a detailed analysis of this year’s Arctic sea ice minimum and a synopsis of the 2009 melt season. Note that analysis will continue to be posted on the Arctic Sea Ice News & Analysis Web site approximately once a month throughout the year, or more often as conditions warrant.
Sea Ice Analysis
Arctic sea ice minimum press release
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2009