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One of the largest ozone holes in years
The hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica is one of the largest and deepest in the last 15 years, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Arctic sea ice still not forming
The formation of Arctic sea ice has been lagging behind normal since its minimal expansion, and many areas are still ice-free.
Friendship between polar bears and walrus
Polar bears have begun to invade colonies of walruses, which no longer show fear when polar bears are near them.
Murmansk gets modern train connection
After a ceremonial event, the new Murmansk double-decker train will connect St. Petersburg, 1,450 kilometers away.
New test site for cruise missiles
Satellite images from Planet Labs show that Russia could possibly resume test flights of its “Burevestnik” cruise missiles.
Food insecurity increase in Canadian Arctic
A report by Human Rights Watch warns of a shortage of food for Canadian Arctic residents and accuses the government of mismanagement.
“Swiss” expedition ship on route from 2021
VIVA Cruises will take over the expedition ship “SEAVENTURE” on November 1, 2020 and will be on route in the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
The Weddell Sea pumps more heat into oceans
The deep sea of the Antarctic Weddell Sea has warmed five times faster than the world ocean at depths of more than 2,000 meters over the past three decades.
Waste to be converted into fuel
More than 70,000 cubic meters of industrial waste in Russia’s Arctic zones could be processed into fuel.
What’s going on for the 2020/21 Antarctic season?
Due to the COVID pandemic, many operators have cancelled their Antarctic season, while others are waiting. We offer an overview.
Happy Beluga Rescue
Three beluga whales were beached at the mouth of the River Uda on the Sea of Okhotsk and fortunately were rescued.
Bye bye Antarctica – Season 20/21 is cancelled
Almost all major expedition tour operators and shipping companies have now finally cancelled their Antarctic season due to the COVID pandemic.
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