In the Canadian Arctic, a mystery has troubled scientists and local communities for decades: Why do marine animals in the western Arctic have higher mercury levels than those in the east? The trend is ...

As human activity grows in the Arctic, underwater noise is spreading through icy waters, disrupting how many animals ...

Climate change is not only affecting humans and our surrounding environment, but it’s also affecting animals… particularly those in the Arctic where the climate is shifting more rapidly. The research ...

Learn about the effects of a changing climate on the Arctic ecosystem and four of its well-known mammals: the polar bear, the walrus, the Arctic fox and the beluga whale. The term “climate change” ...

Every species of animal and plant that lives or breeds in the Arctic is experiencing dramatic change. As the polar region warms, species endure extreme weather, shrinking and altered habitat, ...

Covering millions of miles of frozen landscape, the Arctic region is the northernmost part of the earth. Sub-zero temperatures are often the norm in the region. Despite its harsh conditions, the ...