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International Arctic Science Committee A non-government organisation to encourage and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of arctic research, in all countries engaged in arctic research, and in all areas of the arctic region. Arctic Ostracode A searchable database of information on ostracodes, a group of bivalved crustacea preserved in the sediments of the Arctic Ocean. Arctic Research Consortium of the United States Information on the organization's mandate and activities, its projects, publications, directories of ARCUS member and researchers, and a searchable archive of current information funding opportunities, events, publications, positions, and news. Canada's Polar Life Information about environments, geography, organisms, and research, along with photographs. Canadian Ice Service An Environment Canada department that provides information about ice conditions in Canadian waters. Includes current ice charts, data on ice thickness, bulletins, and a glossary. International Arctic Buoy Programm Maintains a network of automatic buoys in the Arctic Basin which monitor pressure, temperature, and ice motion data to support real-time operations and meteorological and oceanographic research. University of Lapland - Arctic Centre Researches polar climate, peoples, and environment. Includes information about the center, its scientific studies, research units, academic programs, information services, publications, and conferences. Searchable. North Pole Environmental Observatory Continuously monitors atmosphere, ocean, and sea ice conditions in the central Arctic Ocean. Describes the background and purpose of the observatory, and includes graphs and statistics. Bering Sea and North Pacific Ocean Theme Page An information resource for the scientific investigation of the biology, oceanography, meteorology and ecology of the area. It provides a forum for presenting and discussing new ideas, plans, research results, and links to other sites. Arctic Theme Page Comprehensive Arctic resource guide provides scientific and general interest topics, databases, photos, essays, and frequently asked questions about the Arctic. |
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