What is a Polynya?
Polynya is an oceanography term borrowed from the Russian (полынья) to refer to an open body of water surrounded by ice.
Life at the Entrance to the Arctic Ocean
Researchers traveled to the Chukchi Borderlands to learn more about deep ocean life at the entrance to the Arctic Ocean.
Arctic Permafrost is Now Releasing More Carbon Than it Stores
The researchers found that the Arctic region has transitioned from a carbon sink to a source of carbon emissions.
Greenland’s Ice Arch Crumbles Earlier Than Normal
Across the Nares Strait, between Greenland and Ellesmere Island, lies a horizontal ice arch.
The Arctic Permafrost is Thawing and It’s Causing Thousands of Landslides
Using Banks Island, Canada as a study area, researchers analyzed trends in permafrost thaw and associated landslides.
Changes in Arctic Environments
Using remote sensing, a team of researchers is studying the fragile arctic environments of Northwest Siberia and how resource extraction and a warming climate affect vegetation, permafrost, and energy budgets.
Five Books About the Arctic for Early Readers
Looking for some interesting books for emerging readers about the Arctic? Listed here are five fascinating books about the Arctic for readers ranging from 5 to 8 years old.
