During the first half of July, #Arctic sea ice extent declined at a near-average pace of 81,800 sq km (31,600 sq mi) per day, just below the 1981-2010 average of 86,200 sq km (33,300 sq mi) per day. 7/17 is 12th lowest in the 45-year satellite record. https://t.co/nS5v9qNtf0 pic.twitter.com/k5wvEWdnXy

— National Snow and Ice Data Center (@NSIDC) July 19, 2023