With climate change warming the oceans of the world rapidly, the future of the Arctic Ocean does appear grim. Climate models reflect that parts of the Arctic that had once been blanketed in ice round the year are warming so fast that they will be ice-free for several months in about two decades. The changing climate in the Arctic will endanger numerous species in sub-zero temperatures.
Yet another major consequence of melting ice in the Arctic? This could be a potential for shorter and more...