Retreating Arctic sea ice has reopened the Northern Sea Route through the Arctic Ocean for the 2022 season.
— Dr. Robert Rohde (@RARohde) August 24, 2022
This date is similar to 2021, but much later than the 2020 record.
As a reminder, prior to 2005, most years never had a full open water passage through the Arctic. pic.twitter.com/NgpnhQAPrS