In April 2026, the Sea-Ice global extent was 7% below 1991-2020 mean. Since the beginning of records (1978):
- #Arctic, 2rd lowest monthly mean, with 5% less extent (-692,385km²)
- #Antarctic, 11th lowest monthly mean, with 10% less extent (-704,134km²)
more on osi-saf.eumetsat.int/sea-ice-index
