Is this the cause of Antarctic sea ice loss?

This article focuses on recent research explaining the sharp decline in Antarctic sea ice extent since 2015, highlighting the role of ocean processes influenced by climate change. Studies indicate that stronger winds have caused upwelling of warmer circumpolar deep water—an ocean current flowing around Antarctica—breaking through protective surface layers and accelerating ice melt. This shift, linked to a southward movement of storm tracks and warming deep water, marks a new regime where ocean heat sustains reduced sea ice levels despite increased surface precipitation. The decline in sea ice near Antarctic ice shelves may also affect global ocean circulation patterns, including the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, with potential climate implications. [Extracted from the article]