For the International Polar Year, we gave polar scientists cameras and blogs and asked them to document their field work in real time. Follow along on their adventures and see what it's like to be a research scientist in the Arctic or Antarctica. {Read More»}
Breaking the Ice»
Every fall, the Arctic Ocean freezes and is covered with sea ice. During the summer, some portion of this ice melts; in the autumn, the process begins again. Researchers are now trying to understand the extent of changes in the ice cover that’s formed each year. {Read More»}
Arctic Birds»
The Arctic summer is a short but uproarious burst of life. For just a few months, the harsh climate of the Arctic relents. Snow thaws. The sun shines day and night. And in come the birds. {Read More»}
Sea Ice and Albedo Effects on Climate with Dr. Don Perovich How does the interaction of solar radiation on sea ice effect climate change?
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Ptarmigan»by Amy Breen⋅August 19, 2008TOOLIK FIELD STATION, ALASKA-- We often encounter ptarmigan hidden among the lichen-covered rock and tundra plants at Toolik Lake. Ptarmigan live year round in the Arctic. They are well camouflaged in both the winter and summer seasons... {Read More»}
Listening for Bowhead Whales»by Phil McGillivary⋅August 18, 2008ABOARD THE USCGC HEALY, ON THE BEAUFORT SEA-- Now that we are aboard the HEALY and settled in, while we slept a survey was done running roughly offshore of Barrow. The principal work along this leg was mapping of the seafloor bathymetry with the ship’s multibeam acoustic system... {Read More»}
Mosquitoes»by Exploratorium Crew⋅August 18, 2008ILULISSAT, GREENLAND-- (By Lisa Strong-Aufhauser) Mosquitoes are a fact of life in Greenland, so we quickly learned. I gave blood first in Kangerlussuaq. I made the mistake of wearing flip-flops... {Read More»}
Sea Ice Dynamics»by Phil McGillivary⋅August 14, 2008ABOARD THE USCGC HEALY, ON THE BEAUFORT SEA-- One of the things about the sea ice surrounding HEALY that cannot escape your attention is the fact it is neither all white nor flat and level... {Read More»}Most popular tags: Browse all tags
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