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Sea ice in Antarctica has been recorded at its lowest winter maximum level since satellite observations began in 1979, but scientists aren't yet sure what is driving the change. Scientists from the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Co-operate Research Centre say the levels were at a record high just three years ago. The variability of sea ice and the challenges it presents for commercial and research shipping in the region are being examined by a meeting of international experts in Hobart today.

Item Type:	Media Interview
Keywords:	Antarctic sea ice maximum 2017 and IICWG 18th meeting in Hobart
Research Division:	Earth Sciences
Research Group:	Physical geography and environmental geoscience
Research Field:	Physical geography and environmental geoscience not elsewhere classified
Objective Division:	Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Natural Hazards
Objective Group:	Understanding climate change
Objective Field:	Effects of climate change on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic environments (excl. social impacts)
UTAS Author:	Lieser, JL (Dr Jan Lieser)
ID Code:	121534
Year Published:	2017
Deposited By:	CRC-Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems
Deposited On:	2017-10-02
Last Modified:	2017-10-04
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