Sea ice melts as temperature rises in Vladivostok, Russia

This photo taken on March 15, 2026 shows melting sea ice in Vladivostok, Russia. As temperature rises, the frozen sea surface around Vladivostok is slowly melting. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

People stroll on the sea ice in Vladivostok, Russia, on March 15, 2026. As temperature rises, the frozen sea surface around Vladivostok is slowly melting. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

Two pet dogs play on the sea ice in Vladivostok, Russia, on March 15, 2026. As temperature rises, the frozen sea surface around Vladivostok is slowly melting. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)