Arctic Ocean surface temperatures

Arctic Ocean surface temperatures

Consistent with the rapid retreat of sea ice, the surface waters of the Arctic Ocean have been warming in recent years, because declining sea-ice cover allows the water to absorb more heat from the sun.

  • Produced by:
    Riccardo Pravettoni, UNEP/GRID-Arendal
  • Year:
    27/10/2009

Arctic Ocean surface temperatures

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