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Dec. 5, 2012 -- Arctic scientists who monitor the rapid changes in the Earth’s north polar region say that the area transitioning to a new state – one that has warmer air and water temperatures, a change in the ocean chemistry, and variations to land and sea life. Read the full news release.

See the full 2012 Arctic Report Card for details.

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Research oceanographer Jim Overland, Ph.D., helps decision makers understand the science behind climate change and Arctic ecosystems.

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Sea Ice Outlook -- US Arctic Research Consortium

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Northern Hemisphere Sea Ice

This National Snow and Ice Data Center web site shows how much ice surrounds the Arctic day to day.

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