The findings from Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service involve the third warmest February on record for the planet.

Global sea ice hit a record low for February, with Arctic and Antarctic ice levels far below average. Rising global temperatures are driving ice loss, accelerating ocean warming and extreme weather patterns.

Sea ice levels around the world have reached an all-time low, with both the Arctic and Antarctic experiencing severe declines. According to satellite data from the European Union’s Copernicus climate service,

Humanity just received a jolt from nature. Fresh satellite data shows that sea ice at both the North and South Poles shrank to a combined extent of about 6.08 million square miles (15.76 million square kilometers) on February 13, 2025, marking a new low in modern records.

The Arctic saw particularly high temperatures in February, with one area near the North Pole 19.8 F hotter than average.

Global sea ice cover reached record lows in February 2025, highlighting urgent climate change impacts and the need for immediate action.

The world's sea ice hit a record low in February, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported. This decline is due to pollutants that lead to global warming . The total area of Arctic and Antarctic ice dipped below previous lows over the month.

Sea ice cover in both the Antarctic and Arctic remained far below average throughout February as global average temperatures linger near record highs

February marks the third consecutive month of historically low sea ice levels, raising concerns over accelerating climate change.

Arctic sea ice reached its lowest monthly extent for February, dropping 8% below average, marking the third consecutive month of record lows