Ringed seals remain protected in the USA
A petition calling for a halt to the protection status of ringed seals in the US part of the Arctic has been rejected by federal authorities.
U.S. government wants to impose extraction projects on banks
The Trump administration wants to use a rule to prevent banks from not financing extractions projects in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Heavy oil ban in the Arctic likely to take years
On November 20, 2020, the IMO in a virtual meeting decided to ban the use and transport of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic Ocean.
Old nuclear submarine comes to life
The Russian Northern Fleet will receive several new submarines in the next few years. More in the shadow of attention is the modernisation of older ships.
Satellites to track ‘invisible’ ships
Norway is working on satellites to survey its territorial waters. The satellites will be able to detect ships that do not want to be detected.
Battle for Arctic Wildlife Refuge enters crunch mode
The battle for drilling rights in the largest Arctic Nture reserve in the United States has gained momentum and the two sides are increasing the pressure on each other.
