Part of the Atlantic water recirculates, i.e. by changing direction and flowing back into Europe’s Norwegian Sea as an independent current without coming into direct contact with the sea ice.

However, a deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, is bringing an even harsher arctic blast to million Americans this week. Maps show what to expect as the cold front ...

The current spell of warm weather gracing England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is set to be short-lived, according to advanced weather modelling maps. These predict a swift return to ...

The presence of the ships in Arctic waters is part of China's efforts to assert its claim to be a "near-Arctic state" and an important regional stakeholder.

Arctic ice melt causes freshwater to pour into the ocean, and weakened currents reduce the amount of warm water that reaches the region, creating unexpected cooling.

News Release 12-Jun-2025 Centuries-old mercury pollution hidden in the ocean threatens arctic wildlife New Danish research reveals ocean currents as a major source of mercury contamination in the ...