Floating Ice Dampens Waves, Helps Preserve Itself
New research explores how small particles floating in water sap energy from waves, weakening the ice-shattering power of the sea.
Apr 22, 2019 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
Oceanographic Region: Arctic Ocean
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Polar Bears’ Plastic Diets Are a Growing Problem
In the Arctic, polar bears feeding in landfills get an unhealthy serving of stomach-blocking plastic bags.
Apr 5, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Coastal Job: Sea Ice Analyst and Forecaster
Arctic sea ice changes rapidly, and Nick Hughes is a master at predicting its next move. His daily ice forecasts help keep seafarers out of trouble.
Mar 29, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
The Shells of Wild Sea Butterflies Are Already Dissolving
This long-predicted outcome of ocean acidification experiments has started showing up in the wild.
Mar 1, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Killer Whales Are Expanding into the Arctic, Then Dying as the Ice Sets In
Over the past eight years, researchers have seen more than 20 killer whales trapped by ice.
Feb 14, 2019 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
One Great Shot: The Guillemot and the Iceberg
Carsten Egevang goes looking for seals in Greenland and finds a photogenic guillemot instead.
Feb 8, 2019 | 150 words, 1 photo
An Oasis of Open Water
Inuit in Canada and Greenland want to protect an ecological wonder—a massive Arctic polynya—at the center of their world.
Nov 27, 2018 | 3,400 words, about 17 minutes
Frozen Ocean
A photographic primer on the dynamics of marine ice.
Sep 24, 2018 | 1,300 words, 14 photos