Tag: Arctic research
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Greenland Shark Not Blind: New Findings Reveal Eye-Tracking in Deep, Dark Waters
New insight into a legendary loner The Greenland shark, a behemoth of the northern seas and one of the longest-lived vertebrates, is famous for its centuries-spanning life and its preference for the perpetually dim depths. New observations are challenging a stubborn myth: that these ancient hunters are effectively blind in the dark. Instead, scientists are…
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Southampton Scientist Wins Polar Medal for Unraveling Ancient Mass Extinctions
Introduction: A career shaped by polar ice and ancient life Prof John Marshall of the University of Southampton has been awarded the Polar Medal in recognition of his groundbreaking work on the drivers of mass extinctions that shaped life hundreds of millions of years ago. The accolade crowns a career built on decades of fieldwork…
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Canadian Icebreaker Reaches the Last Ice Area in 2025
Introduction: A Milestone in Arctic Exploration In 2025, a Canadian icebreaker made a historic voyage into the world’s last ice area, a region long shrouded by year-round sea ice and scientific mystery. The mission, undertaken amid accelerating Arctic melt, marks a rare opportunity to observe the ice pack up close and to collect data on…
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Whale Breath Drones Reveal Arctic Health Insights Today
How whale breath became a data source In the remote Arctic, scientists are turning to an unlikely ally in the quest to understand whale health: the breath of the giant mammals. By capturing the exhaled air from a distance, researchers can extract genetic material, microbes, and chemical signals that travel with a whale’s breath. These…
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Exploring the Extreme Arctic: A Historic Scientific Mission
Introduction to the First Arctic Expedition in Two Decades In a remarkable scientific endeavor, researchers aboard the NGCC Amundsen have embarked on an unprecedented mission to the Extreme Arctic. This isolated region, encompassing Ellesmere Island, the Queen Elizabeth Islands archipelago, and the protected marine area of Tuvaijuittuq, has remained largely inaccessible for many years due…