Should the Arctic ice continue to melt, sea levels will rise. Higher temperatures in the Arctic could affect weather in parts of North America, Europe and Asia with extreme rainfall and heat waves.

Despite global reductions in mercury emissions, mercury concentrations in Arctic wildlife continue to rise. A new study ...

Pale and stark on the surface, the Arctic Ocean is home to a stunning array of life. Though it's the world's smallest ocean —spanning 6.1 million square miles —the Arctic is now receiving ...

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 ...

Polynyas are more than holes in Antarctic ice – they’re vital hotspots where marine life thrives and the ocean breathes ...

At APL, a team is developing portable tech to detect ocean species using eDNA. Their goal: real-time, low-cost monitoring to ...

Nature holds secrets to long life. Certain animals outlive humans by centuries. Rougheye rockfish lives over 200 years.

The animal makes it look easy, but it has to be difficult. "I want this type of calmness (and) confidence in my life. ... Hats off to the bear," wrote one commenter.

Eventually, we made it to land, but we had to travel several more miles upriver where we could cross. Though we traveled just shy of 100 miles out of our way, we eventually made it home. For Danny, it ...

Artificial intelligence sea ice forecasting systems could help predict and protect the migration routes of endangered caribou in the Canadian Arctic, according to a new study. The research, led by ...

These animals showcase nature's ability to adapt to extreme conditions, ... which lives near the Arctic Ocean in Canada, Greenland, ... They live a long life, up to 60 years depending on the species.

Mercury concentrations in Arctic wildlife are on the rise despite reductions in mercury release, according to a new study published Thursday.