The Arctic
Consisting of deep ocean covered by drifting pack ice and surrounded by continents and archipelagos around the Earth's North Pole, the Arctic is the planet's largest and least fragmented inhabited region.
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A tale of two bears in a changing Arctic
Here on the Barents Sea, polar bears are experiencing the fastest loss of sea ice recorded throughout the Arctic.
Published 26 April 2018
NEWS
Landmark scientific report on global warming of 1.5°C boosts global climate action efforts
A landmark scientific report released today assesses the prospects for limiting global warming to 1.5°C and shows the critical need for urgent action.
Published 7 October 2018
From The Circle
Infographic: Underwater noise
Oceans cover more than 70% of the planet. Until recently, the Arctic Ocean was a natural “acoustic refuge” for marine animals because it was covered in thick ice for much of the year.