The findings from Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service involve the third warmest February on record for the planet.

Global sea ice hit a record low for February, with Arctic and Antarctic ice levels far below average. Rising global temperatures are driving ice loss, accelerating ocean warming and extreme weather patterns.

Sea ice levels around the world have reached an all-time low, with both the Arctic and Antarctic experiencing severe declines. According to satellite data from the European Union’s Copernicus climate service,

The Arctic saw particularly high temperatures in February, with one area near the North Pole 19.8 F hotter than average.

The world's sea ice hit a record low in February, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported. This decline is due to pollutants that lead to global warming . The total area of Arctic and Antarctic ice dipped below previous lows over the month.

Global sea ice cover reached record lows in February 2025, highlighting urgent climate change impacts and the need for immediate action.

Sea ice cover in both the Antarctic and Arctic remained far below average throughout February as global average temperatures linger near record highs

The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities.