| Term: | Recurring polynya |
| Definition: |
Irregularly shaped areas of persistent open water that are sustained by winds or ocean heat; they often occur near coasts, fast ice, or ice shelves. NSIDCCryosphere
A polynya that recurs in the same position every year. WMOSeaIce Sea ice terminology for a polynya which recurs in the same position every year. ECCCanada GCW |