Antarctic Ice Sheet (IMAGE) University of Leicester Caption The edge of an Antarctic ice sheet on the coast of the vast continent, surrounded by the Southern Ocean. Image captured in 2017. Credit University of Leicester/Katharina Hochmuth Usage Restrictions Credit: University of Leicester/Katharina Hochmuth License Original 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.