Arctic Ocean

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Dive deep into the depths of the ocean.

decline in minimum Arctic sea ice extent

seafloor spreading in three ocean basins

polar bear populations in the Arctic

Map of Arctic Ocean

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Arctic sea ice reaches smallest extent in 46 years after unprecedented melting • Apr. 21, 2025, 11:06 PM ET (The Star)

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