In a recent publication Elena Bianco, Doroteaciro Iovino et al. present evidence that recent changes to the Arctic Ocean's surface heat budget have induced a strengthening of upper-ocean–sea-ice interactions in the Arctic regional seas. Their study shows the link between ocean heat content and sea ice anomalies.

Their findings have important implications for the sub-seasonal predictability of sea ice - a matter of importance for local communities and stakeholders, including those involved in Arctic shipping routes like the Northern Sea Route.