The dynamic nature of the Arctic environment.

The dynamic nature of the Arctic environment poses a host of intriguing and challenging questions for scientists. Polar scientists are continuously finding new and interesting, sometimes even alarming, information about changes in the sea ice over time. Image courtesy of Ian MacDonald, Texas A&M, Arctic Expedition 2002.

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