May 18, 2018 · Arctic Ocean Ocean n of the Arctic Circle, between North America and Eurasia. Almost totally landlocked and the Earth 's smallest ocean, it is bordered by Greenland, Canada, Alaska, …

Sep 15, 2004 · Capped with a formidable ice and snow cover, plunged into total darkness during the winter, buffeted by blizzard winds,and bitterly cold, the Arctic Ocean is one of the most inaccessible …

Despite harsh weather and ice, the Arctic Ocean teems with life. Click to explore the rich ecosystem and the animals that depend on sea ice to survive.

Aug 28, 2023 · It's a common belief that the Arctic is always cold. Although that's true of the Antarctic, the Arctic reaches much warmer temperatures than its southern counterpart. Most people associate …

Jan 22, 2024 · Arctic Ocean Ecosystem The Arctic Ocean is one of the planet's most remote and formidable large ocean basins. Much of it is permanently covered by shifting sea ice. Half the year it …

In the Arctic, the air, sea ice, and underlying ocean all interact in a delicately balanced system. Four ambitious Arctic projects are pulling back the icy veil that shrouds our understanding of the Arctic …

Nov 21, 2025 · A distinctive oceanic core complex releasing hot fluids has been identified at a depth of 2,700 meters on the Arctic Ocean's floor.

Detailed map illustrating Arctic currents and the surrounding sovereign regions in flat projection.

Aug 25, 2022 · The complex ocean circulation system in the Arctic—which impacts the entire food web—is in a delicate balance due to climate change.

Aug 14, 2025 · What is sea ice? Below-freezing temperatures in the Arctic and Antarctic cause the ocean’s surface to freeze into ice crystals. When the water is calm, those crystals form wafer-thin …