Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Climate

Climate

The chill is gone

Arctic sea ice cover retreated rapidly in July 2024, pushing the daily ice extent at the end of the month to the third lowest in the 46-year satellite record.

The 2024 Arctic Sea Ice Minimum Extent

The 2024 Arctic sea ice minimum extent will almost certainly occur at some point over the next month.

Record-setting heat waves are baking the Arctic region

Parts of the Arctic are enduring exceptionally high temperatures — up 30 to 40 degrees above normal — because of multiple intense heat domes.

In years to come, the Arctic Ocean will absorb less CO2

Due to the low temperature of the water, the Arctic Ocean absorbs an especially large amount of CO2 in relation to its size.

Turning the Tide for Imperiled Arctic Biodiversity

As carbon emissions rise and far-northern human activities expand, the fabric of Arctic ecosystems and the communities that rely on them continue to unravel.

Turkish arctic expedition seeks crucial insights into climate change

Expedition involves researchers from multiple Turkish institutions and international collaborators from Bulgaria and Chile.

Turkish scientists to restore damaged lands in Arctic region

Türkiye’s Arctic project aims to improve soil quality, ensure food security with innovative engineering solutions.

Refreeze the Arctic: Dutch Startup Is Working on High Tech Plan

Scientists have a new idea to stop the Arctic from melting. They want to modify the climate to save the snowy region from global warming.

Arctic sea ice is quickly declining at an scary rate

Arctic ice is shrinking by 13 per cent a decade, but newly discovered giant viruses could help slow some of the decline.