The Borealis Mud Volcano, 400 metres below the surface, continuously releases methane-rich fluids, creating a unique deep-sea ecosystem that researchers now believe serves as a sanctuary for ...

A decrease in pressure ridges over the past 3 decades is making the ice more uniform, with unclear consequences.

Deep beneath the icy waters of the Barents Sea, scientists have made an extraordinary ... is playing a vital role in supporting Arctic marine life. Scientists believe that this unique ecosystem ...

Scientists discover an ancient mud volcano in the Barents Sea, providing a unique habitat for vulnerable Arctic marine ...

Arctic cyclones may be accelerating sea ice loss by breaking ice into smaller pieces and driving upwelling of warm water. A study links these storms to rapid ice depletion and suggests that tropopause ...

Eight green sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, nearly a month after an arctic blast brought a ...

Eight green sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation from a cold stunning event. The turtles had been brought to Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Florida following a ...

A new study published in Communications Earth & Environment gives possible insight into the underprediction of sea ice ...

Arctic Cyclones Could Be Missing Link in Sea Ice Depletion Models Feb. 12 ... This science-informed effort goes beyond protecting marine life -- ... Some Species of Baleen Whales Avoid Attracting ...

A new area equivalent in size to Sweden has been mapped in the Arctic Ocean, contributing to the project's aim to map global ...

Some key facts about the size and location of seas and oceans: The largest sea is the Mediterranean Sea, covering about 1.14 million square miles. The smallest ocean is the Arctic Ocean ...

Since 1979, Arctic sea ice extent, a term that describes the area of the Arctic Ocean covered by ice, has been reduced by 40% in the late summer months. Global climate models have consistently ...