Arctic Research News Archive
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
News Release: Polar bears act as crucial providers for Arctic species
October 28, 2025 —
New study shows polar bears annually provide millions of kilograms of food, supporting a vast arctic scavenger network.
Media Release: Polar bears act as crucial providers for Arctic species
October 28, 2025 —
A new study published in the scientific journal, Oikos, reveals for the first time the critical role polar bears play as carrion providers for Arctic species. Researchers from University of Manitoba and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, alongside researchers from Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the University of Alberta, have estimated that polar bears leave behind approximately 7.6 million kilograms of their prey annually, creating a massive and vital food source for a wide network of Arctic scavenger species.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
CTV News: Researchers highlight risks in expanding shipping routes in the Arctic
September 25, 2025 —
For centuries, ice has covered Hudson Bay for most of the year. Now researchers at the University of Manitoba say climate change is melting the ice at an unprecedented rate, opening the door for more ships to pass through for longer periods throughout the year.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
CJOB: UM Scientist Aboard CCGS Amundsen Studies Arctic Change
September 19, 2025 —
Researchers Dr. David Babb (Research Associate, Centre for Earth Observation Science) from the University of Manitoba and Dr. Lisa Matthes from Fisheries and Oceans Canada are studying sea ice thickness, growth, and content, including biological, chemical, and contaminant samples, aboard the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Amundsen
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Recognizing current Arctic research: The D.G. & V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowship
July 7, 2025 —
The D.G. & V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowship in Arctic Research is intended to honour Dr. Barber’s commitment to the next generation of Arctic researchers. The recipients from Spring Convocation 2025 have been selected and are highlighted below.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
CTV News: Deepest ice core ever found in Canada collected by researchers
May 27, 2025 —
Deepest ice core ever found in Canada collected by researchers
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
QX 104 and CBC Manitoba: Cheering on the Winnipeg Jets from the top of the world
April 30, 2025 —
Cheering on the Winnipeg Jets from the top of the world
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
UM Researchers Set to Drill Deepest Ice Core in Canadian History on Müller Ice Cap
April 4, 2025 —
Researchers from the University of Manitoba are traveling to Müller Ice Cap, on Axel Heiberg Island, Nunavut, where they will recover the deepest ice core ever drilled in Canada.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M sea ice lab turns to solar power
January 22, 2025 —
U of M sea ice lab turns to solar power
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
CBC North: Researchers want to know how more marine shipping in Nunavut could affect walruses
January 16, 2025 —
Little data exists on how walruses in Foxe Basin react to ships