Monthly sea ice data show trends of increasing sea ice extent that are slightly above the mean year - to - year variability over the satellite record (1979 to present). (nsidc.org)
This would cause the equator to warm and the poles to cool, increasing sea ice cover. (newscientist.com)
For instance, the freshwater from melting land - based glaciers more readily freezes than salty sea water, increasing sea ice in some regions of the continent. (smh.com.au)