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.
Why the Arctic matters
A rich habitat for life
Warming faster than anywhere else in the world
Eight countries, global significance
Vast resources are becoming available
Where we work
What's new
Stories
Hunting for ghost gear
When fishing boats head back to shore, the catching continues.
Published 13 November 2018
NEWS
Open letter to the IMO on speed reduction
Speed controls on ships, determined and implemented by the IMO, would have multiple benefits.
Published 23 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.