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Arctic Seas Surprisingly Alive in Winter
By Andrea Mustain published
Even in the cold and dark of winter, life hums away, researchers say.
Icebreaker Ships Wrap Up Arctic Shelf-Mapping
By Live Science Staff published
Mapping continental shelf establishes nation's claim to natural resources.
Dramatic Images of Arctic Camera Traps
By Live Science Staff published
Check out these amazing camera trap photos coming from Arctic Alaska.
Earth's First Arctic Ozone Hole Recorded
By Wynne Parry published
The South Pole is not the only pole to have its own ozone hole now, scientists report.
In Images: NASA's Mission to Arctic Frontier
By OurAmazingPlanet Staff published
Second leg of voyage to study changing waters of the Arctic Ocean.
Arctic Landscape Anything But Boring
By OurAmazingPlanet Staff published
Melt ponds add variation to stretches of sea ice.
Expedition Sets Sail to Plumb Arctic Depths
By OurAmazingPlanet Staff published
Updated charts needed as sea ice loss drives increase in ship traffic.
Largest Arctic Iceberg in 50 Years Spotted Off Canada
By Live Science Staff published
Iceberg has traveled nearly 2,000 miles in Arctic waters.
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