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Maps of sea ice in the Bering Sea seen in three different types of atmospheric conditions: September 1972 - August 1976 (cold); September 1976 - August 1989 (warm), and; September 1989 - August 1998 (cool). The last chart shows the average conditions over the area for the entire period, for comparison.

Return to essay: How does ice cover vary in the Bering Sea from year to year?