Quote:Shipping Assessment 2009

❝ There is a possibility of an ice-free Arctic Ocean for a short period in summer perhaps as early as 2015. ❞ ~ Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment Report ℹ️ 2009

Full Quote: There is a possibility of an ice-free Arctic Ocean for a short period in summer perhaps as early as 2015. This would mean the disappearance of multi-year ice, as no sea ice would survive the summer melt season…