Polar bear sighting during ACCACIA research
Scientists and crew members of a British research ship studying Arctic climate change had a close encounter with one of the Arctic’s iconic creatures after spotting a polar bear. The Royal Research Ship James Clarke Ross is in the Arctic as one of several summer research projects of the Natural Environment Research Council’s Arctic Research Programme (ARP).
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Blog: ACCACIA first science flight
ACCACIA gets its first science flight to the edge of the sea ice but fog prevents flying below 500 feet.
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Blog: ACCACIA project sees success and a bit of fog
Success for the ACCACIA flights but fog threatens the mission as the scientists fly high above the sea ice north of Svalbard
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Blog: ACCACIA back in the field
With the ACCACIA team back in the field the lead investigator, Dr Ian Brooks, restarts the project's blog.
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Press release: New website launched for Arctic Research Programme
Arctic Research Programme's new website launched to help explain our science and improve engagement with public, businesses and stakeholders.
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News: JPI-Climate - Announcement of Opportunity: Russian Arctic and Boreal Systems - Call for pre-proposals
Collaborative proposals involving Russia and two other European partners are invited as part of the European Joint Programme Initiative for Climate.
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News: IASC Medal Award 2014
Reminder - IASC Medal Award 2014 nominations open
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News: Respecting the Arctic, promoting UK interests
New UK report shows that respect for Arctic states, local people and the environment is fundamental to Arctic engagement. It also highlights Arctic Research Programme's importance.
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BLOG: MAMM - And as if by magic
MAMM Scientist, Dr Michelle Cain, talks about the final batch of field work for MAMM
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News: Ocean life triggers ice formation in clouds
Researchers from the ARP have shown for the first time that phytoplankton (plant life) in remote ocean regions can contribute to rare airborne particles that trigger ice formation in clouds.
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