It's spring, the sun is shining and something is about to happen with the plankton in the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean.

Among the myriad creatures that populate our ocean, some stand out as having an outsized impact on the marine environment—shaping and maintaining habitats that themselves sustain countless other forms ...

The world’s most northernmost town Longyearbyen is part of the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Every winter, its ...

New research at NAU looks at faster warming in the Arctic, and highlights concern about risks to the U.S. of a political ...

Melting Sea Ice The Arctic sea ice is disappearing at a pace that alarms scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. This ...

As polar ice continues to melt at alarming rates, Arctic and Antarctic wildlife are facing unprecedented challenges. From polar bears struggling to find food to penguins losing their breeding grounds, ...

Eight green sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, nearly a month after an arctic blast brought a rare snowfall to northern Florida and left the aquatic reptiles ...

Here is a simple guide on how to get the Arctic Rod in Fisch, including the location where you find it and all its stats and ...

Changes in caribou habitat are linked to reduced Arctic sea ice, which itself is a direct ... of ice that encased the tundra plants that the animals eat. A large die-off followed, according ...

The police in New Haven, Conn., found a young seal wandering the streets and aided in its rescue. “Maybe we should just start ...

The Arctic ice cap is composed mainly of sea ice ... because small temperature differences can have large effects on the extent and thickness of sea ice. Animals that rely on sea ice, including seals ...

BOWHEAD WHALE These massive whales, found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, are known for their exceptional longevity. Some individuals have been estimated to live for over 200 years, making them one ...