UAF scientists have found microplastics in all marine mammals species they’ve studied so far, and new results show passage ...

Poor or unstable ice can lead to more newborn seals ending up in the water before they are ready and dying. Seals may also be ...

Melting Sea Ice The Arctic sea ice is disappearing at a pace that alarms scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. This ...

We have a natural fascination with time—how landscapes have been carved over millennia, how our bodies grow and sag with age, ...

Surface temperatures in the Arctic Ocean are warming more rapidly than anywhere ... and is home to many iconic Antarctic animals including penguins, seals, and whales. Changes to the surrounding ocean ...

Discover the amazing properties of polar bear fur that repel ice and prevent ice buildup. Learn how their specialized hair ...

Polar bears in Western Hudson Bay have seen their population nearly halved over the last several decades, largely due to dwindling sea ice and limited hunting opportunities, according to the findings ...

Each spring, shorebirds migrating from South America to the Arctic stop on the sands of Delaware Bay to ... It is killing not just birds in large numbers but also mammals, like elephant seals and sea ...

This prolonged fasting drains polar bears’ energy reserves, reducing their ability to reproduce and raise cubs. Without ...

Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - ...