Extensive research of fish under sea ice
Scientists at Japan’s Showa Station are study the ecology of fish living permanently under ice and their feeding habits by assessing their stomach contents
30’000 year old arctic ground squirrel discovered
Canadian Yukon paleontologists have unveiled an unusual find from the Goldfields: a mummified Arctic gopher or ground squirrel from the Ice Age.
Arctic Scallop harvest thanks to new technology
Ava Ocean, a marine technology company based in Ålesund, Norway, has developed a new method for collecting shellfish from the seafloor.
First study of walruses in the Laptev Sea
Scientists have conducted the first comprehensive study of the previously unexplored walruses living in the Laptev Sea.
Albatross – Detectives wanted
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and RSPB recruit albatross detectives to help find migratory albatrosses in satellite imagery from space.
Freya – A short story
The death of walrus Freya has moved many people worldwide and led to a lot of criticism towards Norwegian authorities. Polish author Piotr Sordyl has created a short story about Freya and the handling of society with the Arctic visitor.
Hidden ecosystem discovered under Antarctic ice
New Zealand researchers have discovered a never-before-seen ecosystem underneath the Larsen Ice Shelf at a depth of 500 meters.
Oystercatcher – (sub)polar national bird
A small black and white bird, the oystercatcher, is the national bird of the Faroe Islands and the bird shows that it is worth spending the summer far in the north.
Penguin escaped from Salzburg Zoo
The excitement was great when a young African penguin at Salzburg Zoo went missing. After a search operation lasting several hours, the animal was finally found in a cornfield.
Walruses going astray
While we are concerned about the animals of the Arctic in view of the ongoing climate warming, there are also extraordinary reports of ” runaways “. One of these is a young walrus named Freya. Freya has been roaming for quite some time. Walruses normally prefer the Arctic, but Freya prefers to live further south. […]
Those who freeze lose – the cold life in the icy sea
Marine biologist, research diver and TV presenter Uli Kunz talks about his impressive dive between icebergs and ice floes off Greenland.
All mouth, lots of action – The hot chase in cold water
Marine biologist, research diver and TV presenter Uli Kunz shares his impressive experiences with orcas and humpback whales off northern Norway.
The life of Adelie penguins
Long-term surveys show that the breeding population of Adelie penguins in the Windmill Islands region has increased sixfold over the past 60 years.
China blocks protection for emperor penguins
At the meeting in Berlin, the majority of countries had voted in favor of granting the emperor penguin protected status, yet China voted against it.
Using radar to stop polar-bear run-ins before they happen
Scientists are testing a new way to protect people from polar bears — and vice versa
Will Arctic animals survive climate change?
Although no living thing is spared from climate change, Arctic wildlife is the most vulnerable. The Earth is warming 2.5 times faster than other parts of our planet.
Hunting ban helped the walrus on Svalbard
Walruses were once widespread in the Svalbard archipelago. But 350 years of unchecked hunting pushed them to the brink of extinction. Walruses have been protected since 1952.
Rockhoppers – the climbing artists
Rockhopper penguins know their way around steep terrain. New studies show that the little guys have a lot going for them in other ways, too.
WWF Russia wants to restrict shipping in the Arctic
To protect whales, WWF Russia reports that shipping in the Bering Strait and narrow areas of the Northern Sea Route need to be restricted.
Ushuaia – Dolphins beaching at the marina
Visitors to the Ushuaia Yacht Club witnessed an unusual event. More than a dozen dolphins approached the shore and beached next to the pier.
The unusual expedition of photographer Dmitry Kokh
During a trip to Wrangel Island, Russian photographer Dmitry Kokh discovered polar bears living in an abandoned weather station on Kolyuchin Island.
Walrus – The gentle colossus
Walruses feed almost exclusively on small molluscs. How do they get them out of the sea floor? With their tusks, it was assumed for a long time. Not true.
Leopard seals around New Zealand love sharks
In New Zealand waters, leopard seals do not appear to spurn sharks as prey, researchers have found.
Adélie penguins – the stone thieves
Adélie penguins often steal rocks from each other’s nests, but new research shows the crafty birds target some nests more than others.
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