The region has set records for low sea ice levels and high temperatures in recent years. (scientificamerican.com)
A graph showing global sea ice levels hitting unprecedented lows for this time of year has caused a social media storm. (newscientist.com)
But as temperatures rise and sea ice levels drop to record lows, more of the dark ocean is exposed, and the sun's warmth is absorbed instead of reflected. (insideclimatenews.org)