Graph (IMAGE) University of Copenhagen - Niels Bohr Institute Caption A chart showing the relation between bromine salt in the NEEM ice core (bottom axis) and the amount of new sea ice in the Arctic created each year (left axis). The current amount of sea ice has not yet exceeded maximum climate value of about 8,000 years ago. Credit Credit Paul Vallelonga, NBI Usage Restrictions Credit Paul Vallelonga, NBI License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.