Frozen Oceans

Videos

Ride an Arctic skidoo in 360
Travel across the Arctic by skidoo in virtual reality
Watch Arctic glacier research in 360
Enjoy a virtual reality experience of Arctic glacier research
Training for the Arctic in Devon
Learn how polar explorers train for an expedition
Abseil into an arctic glacier in 360
Drop down a 150 foot hole in a glacier in virtual reality
How do you sleep in the Arctic?
How to get a good night's rest at -35 degrees celcius.
How many calories does a polar explorer need a day?
Take a look inside an explorers food bag
What are the challenges of cooking in an Arctic Ice Base?
Cooking at the Ice Base
What trends are there in sea ice coverage?
Sea ice 1979 - 2012
What does a field lab look like in the middle of the Arctic?
Arctic field lab
What happens when a large ice crack opens under a tent?
Ice crack: 'It went right through the middle of the tent'
What is an Arctic Ice Base like?
Explore a remote field camp on the Arctic sea ice
CNN arriving to the Ice Base
What do you think the crew's first thoughts were?
Channel 4 News reports from the Arctic
Find out how a reporter viewed the Arctic science
What is the science of ocean circulation?
A video introduction to the science of ocean circulation
How do you drill a hole in the Arctic ice?
Why is Pen drilling a hole in the ice?
Catlin Arctic Survey expedition trailer
Watch the expedition trailer for the 2010 Catlin Arctic Survey
Phillipe Cousteau at the Ice Base
Why do journalists visit the Ice Base?
How do scientists take ice core samples?
Scientists take ice cores in Svalbard
Aerial filming at the Ice Base
An aerial view of the camp and the surrounding area
Igloo video diary
What's it like to sleep in an igloo in the middle of the Arctic?
Polar science cartoon
What is it like to be an Arctic scientist?
Glacier field science time-lapse
Take a look at this time-lapse of glacier field work
Arctic Live 2019 Promo Video
Follow our live investigations and Q&As directly from the international research centre on Svalbard.
How do you make an igloo?
Find out how to make an igloo
How do you build an igloo in the Arctic?
Building an Arctic shelter
Journey to Ny-Alesund
Travel to the UK Arctic Research Station

Images & galleries

Expedition inside an Arctic glacier
Follow this immersive 360 journey into an Arctic glacier
What animals live in the Arctic?
Explore more about the different living things in the Arctic.
Which creatures live in the Arctic?
Meet the wildlife that has adapted to survive in Arctic conditions
What do you wear in the Arctic?
What do you need to wear to survive in the arctic?
What is it like to live at an Ice Base?
How does it differ to life at home?
How do you become a polar explorer?
Do you have what it takes to become a polar explorer?
How do scientists work in the remote Arctic?
Learn about how scientists conduct their research in this inhospitable environment.
How do scientists collect water samples in the arctic?
Find out how scientists sample the Arctic Ocean
How has ocean acidity changed over time?
Present sea-surface pH
What is life like at a polar ice base?
Learn about the life of the explorers behind the scenes at the Ice Base
How do scientists research copepods?
Follow a day in the life of an Arctic researcher looking at plankton
How do you take samples from the arctic ice?
Taking glacier samples involves a lot of shovelling and hacking away
What does the high arctic environment look like?
Explore the beauty of the Arctic
How does the Gulf Stream affect the British climate?
Learn how with this ocean circulation map.
Why is thermohaline circulation so important?
Learn more about thermohaline circulation and why it is important.
How many countries border the Arctic Ocean?
A political map showing the different countries in the Arctic circle.
How warm is the ocean?
Learn more about ocean surface temperatures with this map.
How do you make an ice hole?
It's not as easy as it looks...