Arctic sea ice News Archive
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
CJOB: Link Between Melting Sea Ice and Extreme Weather
September 23, 2025 —
Dr. Alex Crawford, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of Manitoba, discusses the impact of sea ice on Arctic cyclones
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
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
Associated Press: Arctic sea ice hits record low for its usual peak growth period
March 28, 2025 —
Arctic sea ice had its weakest winter buildup since record-keeping began 47 years ago, a symptom of climate change that will have repercussions globally, scientists said Thursday.
Research and International
UM-led study warns arctic could be ‘beyond recognition’ by 2100
March 3, 2025 —
Groundbreaking study warns of rapid and dramatic changes in the Arctic accelerating global temperatures with potentially irreversible consequences by the end of the century.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
CBC Manitoba: Can Manitoba’s ‘niche’ northern port put potential U.S. trade tensions on ice? It depends who you ask
January 26, 2025 —
Premier says Churchill's port an 'important card' to play in strengthening U.S. ties amid trade tension
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Associated Press: In the gateway to the Arctic, fat, ice and polar bears are crucial. All three are in trouble
September 24, 2024 —
In the gateway to the Arctic, fat, ice and polar bears are crucial. All three are in trouble
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Associated Press: Melting of Alaska’s Juneau icefield accelerates, losing snow nearly 5 times faster than in the 1980s
July 2, 2024 —
Melting of Alaska’s Juneau icefield accelerates, losing snow nearly 5 times faster than in the 1980s
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Reuters: Record low May sea ice rings alarm bells for Canada’s Hudson Bay polar bears
June 13, 2024 —
Record low May sea ice rings alarm bells for Canada's Hudson Bay polar bears
CBC Manitoba: Effects of warmer Atlantic Ocean now being felt in northern Manitoba, experts say
May 28, 2024 —
Effects of warmer Atlantic Ocean now being felt in northern Manitoba, experts say