Arctic Ocean

NASA makes a surprise request for petroleum developments in the Arctic Ocean

NASA says Sea drilling rigs could be affected by launches from its only high-latitude rocket range.

Sea ice cover in Antarctica drops to second lowest on record, say Australian authorities, reasons unclear

Sea ice cover in Antarctica has dropped to its second-lowest on record, Australian authorities said, adding that it was not yet clear what was driving the reduction.

Why Arctic is set to get a green makeover!

Rising temperatures triggered by global warming will lead to a massive 'greening', with up to 50 percent increase in plant cover, in the Arctic, new research has warned.

Will Arctic sea ice vanish within 10 years?

Arctic sea ice could vanish within 10 years as it is melting much faster than previously believed, thanks to global warming, warn scientists, claiming that the process is 50 percent faster than the current estimates.