Ice and high water
Understanding future sea-level rise
Polar science has the potential to benefit humanity, inform the sustainable use of resources, help protect the planet and generate economic and social impact. Research in the polar regions is important and relevant to everyday life. This section illustrates why polar science matters.
Understanding future sea-level rise
Earth's past history locked in ice, rocks and fossils
cold-adapted enzymes and innovation
Ocean circulation
Organisms in their natural environment
Science for sustainable catches
Ozone hole records