The North Atlantic will see fewer icebergs this year, here s why
Nathan Coleman
Wednesday, April 14th 2021, 6:00 am - There will be a small ceremony in New London, Conn. to recognize the anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912.
The North Atlantic Ocean is typically jam-packed with icebergs moving south at this time of the year, but that s not the case in 2021.
Normally around this time of year about 150 icebergs have trekked south of Latitude 48 degrees north, but so far there s only been a single one.
Marcus Hirschberg, commander of the International Ice Patrol, says sea ice is normally what helps protect icebergs. This enables them to survive until they re released and then they head further south. But this year, the sea ice and icebergs are further north, and against the coast.