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	AUDIO MORE AUDIO Greenland Shark: One Species at a Time Scientists know the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) moves slowly in th...
	ARTICLE MORE STORIES Arctic Ocean Diversity The ArcOD project brought together existing information about the diversity of A...
	PHOTO MORE PHOTOS Deep-Water Larvacean Found in Arctic waters, this rare deep-water species of larvacean, Oikopleu...

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					Humpback Whale in Antarctic Waters Apr 4, 2013 - 9:22AMHumpback whales (Megaptera novaengliae) can be found in Antarctic waters during the spring and summer in the Southern hemisphere, where they gorge on their main food source: tiny krill. How do they locate the small prey and...

A Pair of Sea Butterflies

Feb 15, 2013 - 10:56AM

This pair of sea butterflies (Limacina helicina) flutter not far from the...

Deep-Water Larvacean, or “Sea-Tadpole”

Dec 10, 2012 - 10:20AM

In the icy waters of the Arctic, a deep-water larvacean (aka “sea tadpole”...

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The Sant Ocean Hall: Life at the Poles Exhibit At the Poles, Life Thrives Located beside the Shores and Shallows gallery (which highlights different kinds of coastal...

Arctic Ocean Diversity Sep 4 2012 - 1:31pm The ArcOD project brought together existing information about the diversity of Arctic ecosystems, collected new samples to fill in gaps of knowledge and looked for species and community changes over time in the region. Determining a baseline of information about the Arctic is especially important...	Arctic Lesson Plans from NOAA Aug 17 2011 - 3:25pm Chapter 3: Fragile Fauna Jelly Critters Grade Level: 5-6 Focus: Life Science- Gelatinous zooplankton in the Canada Basin Description: In this activity, students will be able to compare and contrast at least three different groups of organisms that are includ
Walrus Rests on Ice Mar 23 2010 - 2:31pm Walruses use sea ice as platforms on which to nurse their young and launch their dives for clams and other bottom-dwellers. Each spring, walruses move northward to stay close to these perches as ice melts in the south -- but as more and more sea ice melts because of climate change, they may not...	The Hidden Ocean Jan 4 2011 - 4:59pm Hidden beneath Arctic ice is a world few have ever seen. Take the icy plunge with a team of ice-loving scientists.
Arctic Copepod Aug 3 2012 - 10:51am This copepod Calanus hyperboreus (up to 7mm in length) lives in the Arctic, usually within 500 meters of the surface. To survive the cold Arctic winters, Calanus hyperboreus builds up dense fat (lipid) supplies on its body, which makes it a preferred food of both...	Emperors of Antarctica Jan 26 2010 - 11:45am Scripps scientist Gerald Kooyman's expeditions have documented climate-induced changes to emperor penguin habitat in Antarctica. Learn more about life at the poles or check out this emperor penguin chick with mother.
Arctic Amphipod Jan 6 2011 - 1:28pm This species of amphipod, Eusirus holmii, was found both at the surface of Arctic waters and as deep as 2000 meters (6562 feet). Researchers have found that while the amphipod inhabits the sea ice, the water column, and the sea floor, it is generally found in deep-basin waters.	The Sant Ocean Hall: Life at the Poles Exhibit Sep 21 2011 - 1:23pm At the Poles, Life Thrives Located beside the Shores and Shallows gallery (which highlights different kinds of coastal ecosystems around the world), the Poles area will take you to the ends of the earth and empower you with a broad understanding of life and physical conditions at both poles.