The number of gray whales that migrated past Central California is the smallest since federal protections began.

Gray whales travel from the Arctic to Mexico each year. And they're not finding enough to eat, scientists say.

Arctic peatlands are expanding with rising temperatures, storing more carbon at least for now. But future warming could ...

Norwegian project "transforms" CO₂ emissions into microalgae for aquaculture feed. Nofima-SINTEF-UiT project develops fish ...

The remote and often unforgiving surface of Greenland’s ice sheet has long been a subject of intrigue for scientists. What ...

An alarming new federal report released Wednesday indicates that the number of gray whales in the Pacific Ocean has dropped ...

Algae in the ocean can pose a significant risk to humans, marine life, and the seafood industry. Under favorable conditions for algae growth, certain algae species can multiply rapidly, a ...

Such a discovery changes the way scientists think about the food chain in ocean ecosystems. Giant viruses can infect tiny ...

Using fast-evolving DNA-based techniques requires awareness, community buy-in, and, most importantly, trust and respect to tackle urgent challenges in the Arctic.

Black carbon emissions from European shipping in the Arctic have been significantly underestimated, a new study suggests. Produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels in ship engines ...

News about Arctic Regions, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Arctic permafrost is thawing fast. That affects us all. As the frozen ground warms much faster than expected, it’s reshaping the landscape—and releasing carbon gases that fuel global warming.