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Analysis - Sea Ice Today

Arctic sea ice minimum press release

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2009

Please see the NSIDC news release, Arctic sea ice extent remains low; 2009 sees third-lowest mark, for a detailed analysis of this year’s Arctic sea ice minimum and a synopsis of the 2009 melt season. Note that analysis will continue to be posted on the Arctic Sea Ice News & Analysis Web site approximately once a month throughout the year, or more often as conditions warrant.

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