This finding is particularly troublesome because sea ice reflects 90% of the sunlight that hits it.  Darker ocean water, on the other hand, absorbs 80% of the sunlight that hits it.  If reflective sea ice is replaced with heat-absorbing ocean water in the Arctic, one of the key cooling mechanisms of our planet will be disrupted which will only accelerate climate change. 

This is called a positive feedback loop, and it’s quite negative.  By acting now we can still avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change and create a bright energy future.  For wildlife, for our children’s future, for this beautiful planet, let’s continue speaking out.  We can do this, but we need to act now.