Information and news on issues related to the Arctic
Carbon emissions, yes, those same ones responsible for harmful effects and changes on climate – are also making the world a greener place. Which...
A distinct change has happened in recent years in the Barents Sea, around Svalbard (74° to 81° north latitude) showing a clear shift from Arctic clima...
In recent years, satellite collars deployed on polar bears have become more sophisticated and many now record time spent in the water, using a saltwat...
Plastic pollution in general – and in the world’s oceans in particular – has emerged as a major environmental problem, and is now acknowledged as a th...
Winter tourism in Iceland, like most parts of the High North, continues its steady growth. The total number of foreign visitors to the country was aro...
Ocean acidification may be the most devastating result of climate change for mankind to tackle. What it means in simple terms is that the oceans are ...
Glaciers are important to life on earth. It is as simple as that. They are critical freshwater resources and they also impact sea level, surrounding a...
Whale watching is a well known part of High North tourism, where thousands sail out each year from various ports in the North Atlantic hoping to see t...