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Arctic Ocean

Eating a mussel
Science
To understand climate change, look at it from a mussel’s perspective
Wind patterns in the ice pack that covers the Arctic Ocean north of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska on March 18, 2011.
Science
Sea ice has hit new record lows at both poles
"Kayaktivists" demonstrate in Seattle's Elliot Bay against the arrival last month of the Shell's massive Polar Pioneer oil rig, rising behind them above the city's waterfront. Shell is using Seattle as a staging area for its new offshore drilling operatio
Environment
The road to Arctic oil drilling runs through Seattle. People there are trying to block it.
Arts, Culture & Media
Greenland’s Future At Stake in Elections
Afghans Speak About Possible US and NATO Troop Withdrawal
Environment
BP’s Arctic drilling project continues
Global Politics
Melting Arctic North Up for Grabs
Conflict & Justice
Did the United States lose a nuclear bomb under the ice in the Arctic Circle?
Global Politics
Disputed arctic territory
Environment
Geo answer