#Regram #RG sea_legacy: Overnight, a thin layer of ice forms on the surface of the sea surrounding Spitsbergen, Norway. By end of day, the ice will melt. It seemed like a pretty good ice year but in reality, it was thin and will soon disappear. What we saw very little of was multi-year ice. That is ice that lasts for many years and is crucial to all the species in this ecosystem. ⠀ ⠀ Photo: PaulNicklen, on SeaLegacy #expedition with CristinaMittermeier, samkretch, derekrushton_ , erichroepke, steinretzlaff ⠀ ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ ⠀ #Climatechangeisreal | #actionsspeaklouderthanwords | #ice