The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five oceanic divisions. [1] It spans an area of approximately 14,060,000 km 2 (5,430,000 sq mi) and is the coldest of the world's oceans. The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) recognizes it as an ocean, although some oceanographers call it the Arctic Mediterranean Sea. [2]

2019年3月29日 · Much of the Arctic Ocean's complex life can only be seen by underwater explorers who dive through holes in thick sea ice. Much of the ocean here is dark, blocked from sunlight by ice cover,...

2025年1月17日 · Arctic Ocean, smallest of the world’s oceans, centering approximately on the North Pole. The Arctic Ocean and its marginal seas are the least-known basins and bodies of water in the world ocean as a result of their remoteness, hostile weather, and perennial or seasonal ice cover.

2024年10月8日 · Scientists have discovered a vast collection of underwater structures in a remote area of the Arctic, which offers a stunning new insight into the mysterious workings of this icy region.

Bathymetric map of the Arctic Ocean showing major shelves, basins, ridges and other features.

2024年10月5日 · Researchers from Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), in collaboration with an international team, have discovered extensive underwater ice formations along the edge of the Canadian Beaufort Sea, in a remote Arctic region.

2020年9月16日 · In the Arctic, cold, fresh water lies above warmer, saltier water that comes from the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. We explain why the Arctic Ocean waters are layered in this way, how climate change is affecting these layers, and why it matters to us all.

Hidden beneath Arctic ice is a world few have ever seen. Take the icy plunge with a team of ice-loving scientists.

2024年10月1日 · An international team of researchers used MBARI’s advanced underwater technology to document how melting permafrost and new ice formation contribute to the dramatic underwater landscape in a remote area of the Arctic.

The Healy seamount is a stunning find that rises more than 3000 meters off the ocean floor. The Arctic is one of the most remote and uncharted areas of the world. With all the amazing discoveries hidden in the ice and water, Arctic exploration can truly be considered a …