In May 2026, the #SeaIce global extent was 6.9% below 1991-2020 mean. Since the beginning of records (1978):
- #Arctic, 4th lowest monthly mean, with 4.4% less extent (-575,397km²)
- #Antarctic, 7th lowest monthly mean, with 8.7% less exent (-923,279km²)
for more: osi-saf.eumetsat.int/sea-ice-index
