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For the first time in recorded history, the Barents and Kara Seas are nearly ice-free mid-winter, as overall Arctic ice cover reaches a record low of just over 13 million square kilometers. Climate scientist Céline Heuzé attributes this alarming trend to warmer Arctic and ocean temperatures, along with reduced ice thickness, raising safety concerns for researchers. Studies suggest the Arctic could face its first ice-free day before 2030, highlighting the urgent implications of climate change in the region.