Huge sheets of broken up sea ice photographed during the expedition Photo: Supplied/ Lana Young

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   Julian Oliver (julianoliver@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 03-Mar-2024 06:53:48 JST Julian Oliver

   Antarctic research expedition, comprised of Aotearoa New Zealand and Italian scientists, finds sea ice melting at rate far faster than expected.

   "The changes to the sea-ice indicate that in the coming decades coastal cities will need to be reconfigured because of sea level rise." - Dr. Craig Stevens, leader of NZ research team.
   https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/510696/signs-found-of-worryingly-fast-antarctic-ice-melt-new-zealand-expedition