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A new study published in Science Advances identifies three interlocking forces — deep ocean warming, intensifying winds, and a self-reinforcing feedback loop — that have destabilized Antarctica's sea ice system since 2015, with the four lowest sea ice minimums in the 47-year satellite record all occurring since 2022. The research raises urgent questions about tipping points that may already have been crossed in West Antarctica, cascading effects on global ocean circulation, and the adequacy of international governance as key nations block protective measures and research funding faces cuts.