The big cleanup in the Russian Arctic
More than 9,000 tons of waste still need to be removed from the territory of the Russian Arctic National Park which is mainly located on Franz Josef Land.
USA passed the Marine Mammal Protection Act 49 years ago
A few days ago, the U.S. celebrated the Marine Mammal Protection Act – for almost 50 years, marine mammals have been protected in the U.S. and for all U.S. citizens and institutions.
Citizen Scientists wanted for walrus census
The British Antarctic Survey and WWF are looking for citizen scientists to help protect walruses by assisting with a population census.
“Ice needles” responsible for frost patterns in soils
Researchers have used experiments to unravel how certain forms of patterned ground develop.
Reindeer – the northernmost deer on the planet
Reindeer are one of the farthest north living large mammals and inhabit circumpolar tundra areas in large numbers.
Norwegian cave holds 100,000 year old polar bear bones
New archaeological finds of bone material from a cave system provide evidence that large mammals lived in northern Norway during the Ice Age.
Canada marks 1st National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
After years of struggling to address atrocities committed against indigenous people under Canadian colonial rule, the first national commemoration day honoring the victims is being observed today.
Drive motor of icebreaker “Arktika” replaced
As “Kronstadt Marine Plan” informed, the “Arktika” came to Kronstadt for repairs on August 11. The replacement of the right propeller engine took a month.
India to participate in Arctic LNG 2
India discussed the possibility of LNG purchases together with the acquisition of a stake in Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 project at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
The acoustic field of vision of belugas
In a recent study, scientists examined the characteristics of the clicking sounds wild beluga whales emit for echolocation.
Russia plans big investments in Arctic safety and economic development
At the “Safety Arctic 2021” conference in Murmansk, Russian proposed plans for its development of safety and economic growth along the Northern Sea Route. PolarJournal attended the meeting and talked to experts.
Svalbard – Arctic adventures under northern lights and midnight sun
This book is like a small expedition: experience unique encounters with blue whales, reindeer, polar bears and walruses. Feel the endless expanse of wild Arctic nature.
First large-scale exercise to protect the Arctic during emergencies
Over the last few days, Russia has held a large interdepartmental exercise to protect the Arctic environment against force majeure events and one exercise took place in Murmansk
E-cars racing off-road in Greenland
In a country famous for its lack of roads, cars are taking centre stage when Greenland will host the Arctic edition of Extreme-E Off-Road racing this weekend.
Museum Cerny – important in Europe
Situated in the middle of Bern, the Cerny Museum specializes in art and culture of the Arctic and is probably unique in Europe and has gained fame far beyond Switzerland’s borders.
POLARJOURNAL GOES APP!!
GET YOURSELF THE POLARJOURNAL APP!! 
Hier könnte ihre Werbung stehen
