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
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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, a quick read
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
Greenland Sharks Undeterred by Shark-Repelling Hooks
To the shark’s detriment, its vacuum-like feeding technique allows it to bypass the repelling effect of magnetic fishing hooks.
Jul 12, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
In the Arctic Ocean, Hurricane Season Hits in the Summer
People are flocking to the Arctic—and right into harm’s way.
Jul 5, 2018 | 950 words, about 4 minutes
Little Auks Suck
Slow-motion video reveals the secret to a seabird’s slurping skills.
Jun 21, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
How Melting Arctic Ice Could Cook the Tropics
The loss of sea ice from the Arctic Ocean will alter wind patterns and ocean currents, causing changes across the planet.
Jun 20, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes