How do you imagine the North Pole? Well, this is how it looked on 1st August 2024, when the Le Commandant Charcot arrived there. No ice—just open water stretching for miles and miles around the pole. Sea ice is always drifting, so conditions can change with ice moving in from the south. However, this imageContinue reading “A Worrying Sight: The North Pole Without Ice”
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Closing the Loopholes in the IMO’s HFO Ban: A Call for Comprehensive Action to Protect the Arctic
On 1 July 2024, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will implement a ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) as fuel in Arctic waters. This regulatory step, often referred to as the HFO ban, is a significant milestone in efforts to protect the fragile Arctic ecosystem from the devastating effects ofContinue reading “Closing the Loopholes in the IMO’s HFO Ban: A Call for Comprehensive Action to Protect the Arctic”
Breakthrough for Arctic Marine Conservation: Ocean-Scale Network Design and Pathway for Its Implementation Has Been Published
Today is an important milestone for ArcNet as we continue our pursuit of the ambitious conservation target of safeguarding 30% of the Arctic seas by 2030. I am happy to announce the publication of our paper, which showcases the world’s first ocean-scale conservation network and outlines the pathway for its implementation. Our work on thisContinue reading “Breakthrough for Arctic Marine Conservation: Ocean-Scale Network Design and Pathway for Its Implementation Has Been Published”
Glimpses of Central Arctic Ocean during hottest summer on record
The vast expanses of multiyear sea ice in the Central Arctic Ocean form one of the world’s most magnificent landscapes (or better say, seascapes). Yet, it remains one of the most underrated and often overlooked landscapes. How frequently do we encounter it in the media or in art? Unfortunately, it’s also one of the mostContinue reading “Glimpses of Central Arctic Ocean during hottest summer on record”
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