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Sea ice concentration trend (1979-2025)

Since 1979, ERA5 reanalysis has tracked sea ice cover across both poles, one of the most visible fingerprints of a changing climate. This animation shows the linear trend in annual mean sea ice concentration (%/decade). Land is grey; the vast majority of the ocean, which has never had sea ice and never will, is left pale and blank on purpose. That's not missing data, it's a genuine trend of zero.

Ocean Live

Check out the latest snapshots of the ocean! This section gives you a visual take on key ocean variables like sea surface temperature, sea level height, and surface color, among others. Stay up to date with what’s happening in the big blue!