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Looking through this iceberg's reflection in the Antarctic water, you can see the iceberg below the surface—some 90% of its total volume.

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The Arctic and The Antarctic

Travel to the ends of the earth—literally—and discover the polar ocean basins....

April 2018

Emperor penguins are the largest of the penguin species and can grow to be 100 pounds.

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Emperor Penguins on the Ice

Standing at twice the height of the Adélie penguins, emperor penguins are the...

A small Adélie penguin hops on a piece of ice.

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Adélie Penguin Jumping Out of the Water

Small Adélie penguins live throughout the Antarctic, but are most abundant in the...

Human activity is increasing in the Arctic marine environment due to climate change. To help the most vulnerable areas, the Global Marine Program of IUCN, along with partners, is convening a series of workshops aimed at enhancing ecosystem-based management and identifying biologically or ecologically important or vulnerable habitats. Burgerbukta, a bay in Svalbard, Norway, is being managed for ecosystem protection.

The Sant Ocean Hall: Life at the Poles Exhibit

Most of you know that the Earth’s poles are cold. But did you know that there are...

September 2011