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Every year, the cap of sea ice on the Arctic Ocean melts and…

Every year, the cap of sea ice on the Arctic Ocean melts and retreats through spring and summer to its minimum size. Then, as the ocean and air cool with autumn, ice cover grows again and the cycle continues. But when we take a look at smaller regions within the Arctic, we get a more detailed picture of what’s been going on: http://go.nasa.gov/2kZ6mUb