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Arctic Scientists at Work

Arctic scientists study a range of marine animals – from large species like polar...

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A Trip South to Antarctica’s Ross Sea

The Ross Sea, a 1.9 million square mile (3.6 million square km) stretch of ocean...

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Narwhal Anatomy

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Baby Beluga

Beluga whales are naturally vocal animals. They are often called “canaries of the...

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Narwhals Breaching

Narwhals (Monodon monoceros) are a type of toothed whale, best known for their long...

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Polar Bear Mother and Cub

The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is found in the Arctic and classified as a...

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Bowhead Whales

The bowhead whale has a massive, bow-shaped skull to break through thick Arctic...

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Polar Bear on the Ice

Polar bears have evolved to survive in the Arctic with large, oar-like front paws...

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Listening for Bowhead Whales

Hoping to hear bowhead whales, NOAA marine mammal scientist Sue Moore listens to...

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Polar Bears, Cape Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

“In late November, land-locked polar bears gather along the Hudson Bay to await...

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Forecast for Polar Bear Populations

Scientists document a direct relationship between the extent of sea ice and polar...

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Walrus Rests on Ice

Walruses use sea ice as platforms on which to nurse their young and launch their...