Climate Change's Uncharted Territory The eight month expedition to the Arctic Ocean, led by the Tara Polar Station team, aims to study the impact of climate change on one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.
The research vessel is an imposing floating laboratory located in the remote Arctic town of Kirkenes, Norway.
Marcel Babin, the expedition's scientific director, emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between climate change, ocean currents, and marine life in the Arctic region.