Sea Ice Index
http://nsidc.org/data/seaice_index/

Florence Fetterer, NOAA National Snow and Ice Data Center


This site presents average ice conditions estimated using satellite passive microwave data for the most recent month available, as well as snapshots of trends and anomalies that compare these recent conditions with the mean for the month.

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Subject: Geoscience:Hydrology, Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Geoscience:Oceanography
Grade Level: High School (9-12), Graduate/Professional, College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science