Antarctic ice shelves are large floating platforms of ice that form where glaciers meet the ocean. They are primarily found along the coast of Antarctica and play a crucial role in stabilizing the glaciers behind them. These ice shelves can vary in thickness and size, with some extending for hundreds of miles. As climate change causes global temperatures to rise, Antarctic ice shelves are becoming increasingly vulnerable. Melting and thinning of these ice shelves can lead to the accelerated flow of glaciers into the sea, contributing to rising sea levels worldwide. Monitoring these changes is essential for understanding the impacts of climate change.