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Antarctica's West Coast Missing Sea Ice, Temperatures Soar

Published Friday, June 12, 2026 · Updated June 13

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  • Climate Change Impact on Antarctica — 1 source

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Antarctica's west coast is experiencing unprecedented environmental changes, including a significant loss of sea ice in the Bellingshausen Sea, an area roughly the size of France. Concurrently, parts of the Antarctic Peninsula have seen temperatures soar more than 20C above average, with these extreme events linked to global heating and posing severe risks to marine ecosystems and global sea levels.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Bellingshausen Sea was missing about 650,000 sq kilometres (250,000 sq miles) of sea ice, compared with the average between 1991 and 2020.
  • Temperatures on parts of the Antarctic Peninsula have peaked at more than 20C above the average for this time of year.
  • The missing sea ice in the Bellingshausen Sea is an area roughly the size of France.
  • The loss of Antarctic sea ice has significant impacts on marine ecosystems and contributes to global sea level rise.
  • The extreme sea ice loss and temperature spikes in Antarctica are linked to global heating.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the severe environmental consequences of Antarctic sea ice loss, emphasizing its impact on marine ecosystems and potential contributions to global sea level rise, while linking it to global heating.

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