Polar Discovery :: Expeditions to the Polar Regions :: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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Web Name: Polar Discovery :: Expeditions to the Polar Regions :: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

WebSite: http://polardiscovery.whoi.edu

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The Polar Discovery team has documented science in action from pole to pole during the historic 2007-2009 International Polar Year, and covered five scientific expeditions. The science projects have explored a range of topics from climate change and glaciers, to Earth s geology, biology, ocean chemistry, circulation, and technology at the icy ends of the earth. Through daily photo essays, we explain how scientists collect data and what they are discovering about the rapidly changing polar regions.What's next for the Polar Discovery team? Even though the International Polar Year has ended, science will continue in the Arctic and Antarctic. Stay tuned for future Polar Discovery expeditions to the icy ends of the earth.Live from the Poles: Discover the last 5 expeditions and the researchers and the communicators who bring you stories from the ice. Start the journey The Arctic ecosystem has a unique, complex food web that is fashioned by its plankton, animal species, and environmental factors. Learn more The Arctic: The Arctic is named for the north polar constellation Arktos Greek for bear, and is 14.5 million square kilometers in area. Find out more Antarctica: Most people know that Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth, but did you know it is the world's largest desert? Discover more Videos and Interviews: Visit our multimedia section to watch interviews of the scientists and videos on our expeditions so far. Watch the videos Compare the Poles: Even though they are both at the ends of the earth, the Arctic and Antarctic differ in many ways. Learn more about the differences

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Polar Discovery brings you the story of science on ice. The polar regions are experiencing unprecedented environmental changes that have significant potential impacts on global climate, ecosystems, and society. Through daily stories, photos, and videos, our Web site gives you an inside look at scientific expeditions to the frozen ends of the earth. Using the latest engineering advancements, scientists will study the heart of the icy Arctic Ocean, the glaciers of Greenland, and the creatures of Antarctica’s Southern Ocean.

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