Scientific American on the Arctic

Check out the recent stories in Scientific American on preserving Arctic fisheries and the recent Supreme Court decision on the Exxon Valdez, and how that decision affects the Arctic.

Big News! U.S. sets policy to protect the Arctic from industrial fishing

Learn more about the most significant action the U.S. government has taken to protect the Arctic Ocean.

About the Arctic Ocean

The Arctic is one of the most beautiful and forbidding places on Earth, where temperatures regularly plunge well below zero and the time between sunset and sunrise is sometimes measured in months rather than hours. Yet despite these difficult conditions a variety of people and animals have adapted to thrive at the top of the world, including vibrant communities and iconic animal species.

The Arctic Ocean is facing incredible pressures. As goes the Arctic, so goes the planet. There is no single Arctic treaty, so it's up to our global community to save this vital part of our planet.

Please join us today in this inspiring and important work. Thank you.