The article reports on results from return studies in 2016 and 2023 to the Polaris hydrothermal field on the ultraslow-spreading Gakkel Ridge in the Arctic Ocean. Initial reports about the Polaris ...

The extreme pressures and darkness challenge exploration, leaving the possibility of unknown species thriving here. Situated beneath the Arctic Ocean, the Gakkel Ridge is one of the most remote ...

Thinner Arctic sea ice may affect global ocean circulation Date: March 31, 2025 Source: University of Gothenburg Summary: One of the ocean currents in the Arctic Ocean is at risk of disappearing ...

At this rate, the world will wake up to an Arctic Ocean without ice by 2027 or 2030. This development carries profound implications for global ecosystems and climate patterns. Let’s explore briefly ...

Southern Ocean warming may have a greater impact than Arctic warming in some regions, particularly affecting tropical rainfall patterns, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

While diving into issues surrounding the Arctic Ocean, researchers discovered microplastics in the stomachs of dozens of seals. The research was published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin. It's the ...

This programme is part of a broader initiative to build a new generation of polar scientists who can collaborate across disciplines and borders. The training course, titled "The Arctic Ocean System", ...

This sustained, interdisciplinary Arctic evidence offers important and comprehensive insights, which help us better understand highly complex ocean systems and the possible future implications.” ...