New and Stunning Arctic oil field nears production
The vessel that will tap Norway’s newest oil field is now undergoing final checks before setting sail for the Barents Sea, the latest stage of the country’s push to extract more resources from the Arctic.
Western Arctic leads the way on unusual springtime decline
April sea ice loss in the Arctic proceeded at a near-average rate overall, with the majority of ice losses in the Bering Sea and Sea of Okhotsk.
Hidden and Odd Facts About the Arctic in May 2024
Since a certain “sceptic” has recently been comparing 2024 sea ice facts extent to “20 years ago”, here’s the current JAXA/ViSHOP extent graph of selected years.
Foxes are better and specially adapted for diving into snow
Red foxes and Arctic foxes dive headfirst into snow at up to 4 metres per second to catch small rodents
Erosion Predictions for the New Arctic Infrastructure
Arctic riverbanks, traditionally stabilized by permafrost, confront increasing vulnerability due to thawing conditions.
The Arctic Institute is searching for New Contributors
The production of knowledge in and about the Arctic is inherently contested.
First death from bird flu in Arctic Islands
A walrus in Norway’s Arctic islands has succumbed to bird flu.