The graph shows the area of the Arctic covered by sea ice from May to September each year from 1979-2012. It indicates that the area of sea ice coverage has declined substantially from the 1979-2000 and 1981-2010 averages, with 2012 and 2007 having the lowest levels of sea ice coverage recorded. The area of Arctic sea ice coverage continues to decrease each year compared to the long-term averages.
The graph shows the area of the Arctic covered by sea ice from May to September each year from 1979-2012. It indicates that the area of sea ice coverage has declined substantially from the 1979-2000 and 1981-2010 averages, with 2012 and 2007 having the lowest levels of sea ice coverage recorded. The area of Arctic sea ice coverage continues to decrease each year compared to the long-term averages.
The graph shows the area of the Arctic covered by sea ice from May to September each year from 1979-2012. It indicates that the area of sea ice coverage has declined substantially from the 1979-2000 and 1981-2010 averages, with 2012 and 2007 having the lowest levels of sea ice coverage recorded. The area of Arctic sea ice coverage continues to decrease each year compared to the long-term averages.