1 00:00:04,040 --> 00:00:08,080 Every year, Arctic sea ice grows and extends through the winter. 2 00:00:12,100 --> 00:00:16,120 On March 7, 2017, Arctic sea ice reached its annual maximum extent, setting a new record low. 3 00:00:20,180 --> 00:00:24,220 A low September minimum extent and a warm winter contributed to the low Arctic ice maximum.