Today there is a lot of discussion about the ice that is melting at the Poles. Both Antarctica and Greenland are losing ice. The poles lose around 350 billion tons of ice each year, and as a result, the sea level has risen 11,1 millimeters since 1992. Scientists have discovered that the polar ice caps are losing ice cover at a rate of 9% each year. Since 1995 the Arctic ice has reduced by as much as 40%. Some scientists conclude that the Arctic will be ice-free by 2040. What can we do?
First and foremost the ice melt does not only affect the sea level but when the ice melts, the streams of fresh water causes the ocean to get less salty. Fish and other sea creatures, such as whales, turtles, and dolphins, are animals that are depending on saltwater.
First and foremost the ice melt does not only affect the sea level but when the ice melts, the streams of fresh water causes the ocean to get less salty. Fish and other sea creatures, such as whales, turtles, and dolphins, are animals that are depending on saltwater.