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Arctic Shipping Update: 37% Increase in Ships in the Arctic Over 10 Years

The changing tides of Arctic shipping: how new fuels impact the Arctic

LIVE MAP: PLASTICS IN THE ARCTIC

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ELIZABETH MCLANAHAN, VICE CHAIR OF PAME AND DIRECTOR AT NOAA, AND OLE ARVE MISUND, DIRECTOR OF THE NORWEGIAN POLAR INSTITUTE (2017-2023) STAND WITH THE PLASTIC IN A BOTTLE CAPSULE ABOARD THE RV KRONPRINS HAAKON. © JESSICA COOK / ARCTIC COUNCIL SECRETARIAT

Northernmost "Plastic in a Bottle" launched at 84 degrees

Launched at 84 degrees north, the capsule will enable the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment to track how plastics travel in and out of Arctic waters.

2024-08-20

ARCTIC SHIPPING UPDATE: 37% INCREASE IN SHIPS IN THE ARCTIC OVER 10 YEARS

Arctic shipping continues to increase.

2024-08-20

Spotlight on safe and environmentally sound Arctic shipping

Record attendance at the 5th annual meeting of the Arctic Shipping Best Practice Information Forum

2021-11-18