Arctic sea ice at lowest level ever this winterThis year's maximum Arctic sea ice level was reached on March 15 -- a week earlier than last year. WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Arctic sea ice reached its lowest level ever recorded, statistically tying last year's record, a leading US climate observatory for this geopolitically significant region said on Thursday. - Earlier and lower levels -This year's maximum ice level was reached on March 15 -- a week earlier than last year. It is the lowest level observed in 48 years of satellite monitoring. - Impacts on wildlife, geopolitics -Unlike land-based ice -- such as glaciers or ice sheets -- melting sea ice does not directly raise sea levels.

Source: Bangkok Post March 27, 2026 05:26 UTC