The ice, ocean, and ecosystems of Antarctica are essential for regulating the world's climate. Together, they contribute to the slowing of global warming, the sustaining of significant ocean currents, and the removal of millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. These sensitive processes are being upset by the climate problem.

Antarctica's role in regulating global climate at risk

Rising sea surface temperatures are yet another example of the effects of climate change on our planet, and it's impact is most noticeable on the earth's poles. The amount of sea ice around antarctica is now at the lowest levels ever recorded at the end of June. According to UK's MET office. The current Antarctic sea ice extent is more than 1.3 million square kilometres less than the next lowest amount for this time of year and this shortfall is more than five times the surface area of UK. Experts from the met office say Antarctic sea ice extent reaches a maximum around the end of September and a minimum around the end of February.

Antarctica's sea ice at record low as effects of climate change take shape

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Antarctica's role in regulating global climate at risk

Antarctica's sea ice at record low as effects of climate change take shape