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As the ocean warms, a new study found it’s also changing color
For thousands of years, writers have come up with increasingly creative ways to describe the “wine-dark sea.” But a new study ...
Low Antarctic sea ice can trigger ecosystem disruptions
Antarctic sea ice is more than just a platform for penguins. The sea ice's high reflectivity influences the whole Earth's ...
What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
Caribou, migrating birds and many other types of wildlife rely on this expanse of wetlands and tundra. Humanity and the ...
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NASA satellite imagery of the Arctic sparks major concern: 'Choke points'
"Will impact not only international shipping but also resupply and the cost of food in many Arctic communities." NASA ...
Antarctic summer sea ice is at record lows. Here's how it will harm the planet, and us
On her first dedicated scientific voyage to Antarctica in March, the Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina found the area sea-ice ...
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Phenomena: Polar polynyas
Polynyas are more than holes in Antarctic ice – they’re vital hotspots where marine life thrives and the ocean breathes ...
Meet The Biggest Falcon In The World. Hint: It Lives On 3 Different Continents But Never Goes South Of The Equator
Falcons are a class of birds best known for their speed, vision and hunting prowess. Here’s the story of perhaps the most ...
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Scientists tackle Arctic grit for climate change
By gathering critical data on the Arctic ecosystems, the research efforts could contribute to developing better conservation measures. "The problems we have in front of us are so big that none of us, ...