The multi-year ice is gone. The ice extent is about the same as the year it was the lowest at this time (2012). HOWEVER, the thickness was much greater in 2012 (see below).
Learn more:WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2017
Arctic sea ice may well be gone by September 2017http://arctic-news.blogspot.com/2017/
Agelbert NOTE: When the ice is gone, the methane bomb will not be far behind.