Alaska’s winters are brutal, with temperatures plunging far below freezing. Yet, some animals have evolved to survive and ...

BOWHEAD WHALE These massive whales, found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, are known for their exceptional longevity. Some individuals have been estimated to live for over 200 years, making them one ...

As polar ice continues to melt at alarming rates, Arctic and Antarctic wildlife are facing unprecedented challenges. From ...

UAF scientists have found microplastics in all marine species they’ve studied so; new results show transfer from mother seals ...

From mammoth African elephants to giant whales, let's take a look at the 8 largest mammals that inhabit our planet.

The number one issue facing the Arctic is climate change. Since the 1990s, Arctic sea ice has declined by 7.6 trillion metric tons, with the rate of loss increasing by 57%. Besides contributing to ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new study found that the ocean temperature is rising four times faster than it was in the 1980s, and it's not just because of climate change. According to the study ...

A new study reports that 34 percent of the Arctic-boreal zone (ABZ) is actually releasing more carbon than its storing, and that number climbs to 40 percent when considering wildfires. While this ...

In addition to contributing to global climate change, this huge influx of carbon and nitrogen could have major impacts for Arctic coastal ecology, Demir said. For example, ocean acidification could ...

The Arctic is Earth’s northernmost region, centered around the Arctic Ocean and surrounded by the lands of North America, Europe and Asia. The treeless tundra that rings the Arctic Ocean covers ...

The presence of CO2 in seawater can also lead to ocean acidification, which has long-term consequences for marine ecosystems. As the Arctic warms, the natural movement of groundwater is changing. The ...

In addition to contributing to global climate change, this huge influx of carbon and nitrogen could have major impacts for Arctic coastal ecology, Demir said. For example, ocean acidification ...