Arctic Sea Ice Images Derived From Classified Data Should Be Made Public

July 15 -- Hundreds of images derived from classified data that could contribute to the understanding of rapid loss and transformation of Arctic sea ice should be released immediately and disseminated to the scientific research community, says a new report from the National Research Council. These images show detailed processes and provide information that are important for studying effects of climate change on sea ice and habitat -- data that are not available elsewhere.

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