Alternate Definitions for Recurring polynya

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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.
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Term: Recurring polynya
Definition: A polynya that recurs in the same position every year.
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Term: Recurring polynya
Definition: Sea ice terminology for a polynya which recurs in the same position every year.
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