In March 2026, the #SeaIce global extent was 6.8% below 1991-2020 mean. Since the beginning of records (1978):
- #Arctic, 1st lowest monthly mean, with 5.7% less extent than normal (-856,735km²)
- #Antarctic, 14th lowest monthly mean, with -10.1%> less exent than normal(-441,262km²)

