in particular where the ocean and ice sheets meet. "Given the importance of Arctic glacial ice melt in terms of climate change and sea level rise, the interaction between melt water and sea water ...

With much of it covered in ice all year round and with no daylight from October to March, the Arctic Ocean is one of the world's most remarkable oceans. It's home to a multitude of unique life ...

Scientists discovered that in the distant past, growing inflows of freshwater from melting Arctic sea-ice into the Nordic Seas likely significantly affected ocean circulation, sending temperatures ...

Discover how Sentinel-1 reveals Arctic glacier calving insights, crucial for understanding sea-level rise and climate change.

Dr John Howe, leading the team, said the Arctic was probably warming ... Instead it floats on the surface of the ocean, drawing seawater to the front of the glacier and accelerating the melting ...

The loss of a massive 'tongue' of glacial ice on the Antarctic coast — a natural protective barrier nearly the size of Luxembourg (2.500 square kilometers) — could affect ocean circulation ...