What happened to the artic ocean during the past 40 years?
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The Arctic Ocean has experienced a dramatic decrease in sea ice extent over the past 40 years due to climate change. The average sea ice extent in September, the month of the year with the lowest sea ice extent, has decreased by 13.3% per decade since 1979. This decrease in sea ice has had a significant impact on the Arctic ecosystem, including the species that rely on the sea ice for habitat.