Chart showing the annual arctic sea ice minimum area from 1979 through 2025

This chart displays the annual minimum area of Arctic sea ice from 1979 to 2025, highlighting long-term trends and variations in ice extent. The data illustrates the ongoing decline in Arctic sea ice due to climate change, with significant reductions observed over the decades. The minimum sea ice area is recorded each year, typically in September, when the ice reaches its lowest extent before refreezing in the winter.