The severely low sea ice area in the North and South Poles raises concerns about polar scientists calling for urgent action

[polar scientists call for urgent action]-Antarctic sea ice area reached an all-time low again in February this year, raising serious concerns about changes in the state of Antarctic sea ice in the broader Earth system. More than 60 polar experts participating in the annual meetings of the Antarctic Sea Ice process and Climate expert Group (ASPeCt) and the Arctic Sea Ice working Group on Climate and Cryosphere (CASIWG) called for the urgent strengthening of research and observation capacity at the national and international levels to respond to rapid changes in Arctic and Antarctic sea ice.