Science & Space
Antarctic sea ice peaked at 17.59 million sq km in 2026
This year’s Antarctic winter brought the sea ice to its 2026 maximum in mid-September, but the extent is still one of the lowest seen in the satellite era.
This year’s Antarctic winter brought the sea ice to its 2026 maximum in mid-September, but the extent is still one of the lowest seen in the satellite era.
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