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KOPRI-NPI Cooperative Polar Res. Center@Tromsø

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KOPRI-NPI drives pioneering research on Arctic & Antarctic science, strengthening global collaboration for a sustainable future. Dr Sung-Ho Kang, Director

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End of Midnight Sun Tromsø · July 27, 2025 14.3 °C · 93% RH · Calm conditions As of today, the sun briefly sets below the horizon in Tromsø, marking the end of the midnight sun period. Diurnal light cycles gradually return.

End of Midnight Sun
Tromsø · July 27, 2025
14.3 °C · 93% RH · Calm conditions

As of today, the sun briefly sets below the horizon in Tromsø, marking the end of the midnight sun period.
Diurnal light cycles gradually return.
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Next-Gen Polar Scientists in Ny-Ålesund Four Korean students, selected through intense competition, will spend 8 days in Ny-Ålesund, Norway, gaining hands-on Arctic research experience. #PolarYouth #NyAlesund newswhoplus.com/news/articleVi…

Next-Gen Polar Scientists in Ny-Ålesund
Four Korean students, selected through intense competition, will spend 8 days in Ny-Ålesund, Norway, gaining hands-on Arctic research experience.

#PolarYouth #NyAlesund

newswhoplus.com/news/articleVi…
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Discover the Frozen Poles – July 2025 Update 🛰️ See how drones and satellites are helping us understand changes in the Arctic and Antarctic. Explore the latest images and stories from Earth’s icy regions! ❄️ online.fliphtml5.com/funmu/fntz/

Discover the Frozen Poles – July 2025 Update 🛰️

See how drones and satellites are helping us understand changes in the Arctic and Antarctic.
Explore the latest images and stories from Earth’s icy regions! ❄️

online.fliphtml5.com/funmu/fntz/
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🌍 Climate Shifts May Come Without Warning Arctic sea ice and permafrost can change suddenly, faster than we might expect. These rapid shifts could affect ecosystems, water systems, and communities around the world. 🔗 earth.com/news/abrupt-co…

🌍 Climate Shifts May Come Without Warning

Arctic sea ice and permafrost can change suddenly, faster than we might expect.

These rapid shifts could affect ecosystems, water systems, and communities around the world.

🔗 earth.com/news/abrupt-co…
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🚢 Next-Gen Icebreaker for Arctic Science Korea’s new LNG-powered icebreaker, to be built by Hanwha Ocean, will support global polar research from 2029. 🔗 biz.chosun.com/en/en-industry… #PolarResearch #Icebreaker #ArcticScience #HanwhaOcean #SustainableTech

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Protecting Narwhals from Ocean Noise Narwhals react to ship noise up to 20 km away, changing their behavior. Sound research can support quieter, safer Arctic waters. 🔗 cbc.ca/news/canada/no… #Narwhals #ArcticOcean #OceanNoise

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🏔️ In memory of Heo Young-Ho (1954–2025) First Korean to conquer the Seven Summits and reach the North Pole, South Pole, and Everest. His fearless spirit and boundless exploration inspire adventurers worldwide. m.sports.naver.com/general/articl… #AdventureGrandSlam #SevenSummits

🏔️ In memory of Heo Young-Ho (1954–2025)  
First Korean to conquer the Seven Summits and reach the North Pole, South Pole, and Everest.  
His fearless spirit and boundless exploration inspire adventurers worldwide.  

m.sports.naver.com/general/articl…  

#AdventureGrandSlam #SevenSummits
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Early Morning Stillness Tromsø · July 31, 2025 16.1 °C · 90% RH · Wind: 0.7 m/s (SW) Layered clouds stretch over calm fjord waters. A cargo vessel glides through the quiet harbor as the city wakes under soft Arctic light.

Early Morning Stillness
Tromsø · July 31, 2025
16.1 °C · 90% RH · Wind: 0.7 m/s (SW)

Layered clouds stretch over calm fjord waters.
A cargo vessel glides through the quiet harbor
as the city wakes under soft Arctic light.
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🧬 Ancient Fossil Mystery Solved A Korean–UK team identified Nectocaridids, 500-million-year-old fossils from Greenland, as primitive arrow worms — resolving a 50-year debate. 🔗 doi.org/10.1126/sciadv… #Paleontology #Evolution #FossilDiscovery #PolarResearch

🧬 Ancient Fossil Mystery Solved

A Korean–UK team identified Nectocaridids, 500-million-year-old fossils from Greenland, as primitive arrow worms — resolving a 50-year debate.

🔗 doi.org/10.1126/sciadv…

#Paleontology #Evolution #FossilDiscovery #PolarResearch
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Arctic Shipping Fuels a Black Carbon Crisis A new report urges the IMO to mandate cleaner fuels as Arctic shipping doubles and black carbon emissions soar—warming the region and harming Indigenous communities. gcaptain.com/arctic-shippin… #Arctic #BlackCarbon #CleanFuels #IMO

Arctic Shipping Fuels a Black Carbon Crisis

A new report urges the IMO to mandate cleaner fuels as Arctic shipping doubles and black carbon emissions soar—warming the region and harming Indigenous communities.

gcaptain.com/arctic-shippin…

#Arctic #BlackCarbon #CleanFuels #IMO
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Clear Skies and Fading Snow Tromsø · August 1, 2025 18.3 °C · Wind: 1.0 m/s (SE) With most of the snow now gone from the peaks, Tromsø awakens to the full light of Arctic summer.

Clear Skies and Fading Snow
Tromsø · August 1, 2025
18.3 °C · Wind: 1.0 m/s (SE)

With most of the snow now gone from the peaks,
Tromsø awakens to the full light of Arctic summer.
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Polar Viruses Shift Seasonally Arctic viruses change with the seasons and mirror those in Antarctic waters. In summer, levels hit 30 per bacterium—42% also found in the south. They signal early shifts in fragile polar ecosystems. 🔗geomar.de/en/news/articl… #PolarViruses

Polar Viruses Shift Seasonally
Arctic viruses change with the seasons and mirror those in Antarctic waters.
In summer, levels hit 30 per bacterium—42% also found in the south.
They signal early shifts in fragile polar ecosystems.

🔗geomar.de/en/news/articl…

#PolarViruses
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Alaska Wildfires Escalate 459 wildfires are burning this summer, driven by lightning and a warming climate. Ecosystems, food security, and public health are under threat. Satellite data is essential for tracking and response. 🔗 highnorthnews.com/en/arctic-enco… #AlaskaFires

Alaska Wildfires Escalate

459 wildfires are burning this summer, driven by lightning and a warming climate. Ecosystems, food security, and public health are under threat. Satellite data is essential for tracking and response.

🔗 highnorthnews.com/en/arctic-enco…

#AlaskaFires
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🇰🇷 KRISO and 🇨🇦 NRC-OCRE Expand Arctic Tech Partnership At CKC 2025, both signed an MOU to co-develop Arctic vessels, AI navigation, and ice forecasting—enhancing collaboration on standards, testing, and future operations. 🔗 busan.com/view/busan/vie… #AIShips #PolarInnovation

🇰🇷 KRISO and 🇨🇦 NRC-OCRE Expand Arctic Tech Partnership

At CKC 2025, both signed an MOU to co-develop Arctic vessels, AI navigation, and ice forecasting—enhancing collaboration on standards, testing, and future operations.

🔗 busan.com/view/busan/vie…

#AIShips #PolarInnovation
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🇰🇷 Korea highlighted its Arctic commitment at #ArcticEncounter2025—focusing on peace, sustainability, and regional cooperation. n.news.naver.com/article/421/00… #PolarDiplomacy

🇰🇷 Korea highlighted its Arctic commitment at #ArcticEncounter2025—focusing on peace, sustainability, and regional cooperation.

n.news.naver.com/article/421/00…

#PolarDiplomacy
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Arctic shipping cuts distance but raises costs. - Icebreaker: $300K/trip - 1TEU: $286 (Suez) vs. $349–$587 (Arctic) n.news.naver.com/article/020/00… #ArcticRoute #NSR

Arctic shipping cuts distance but raises costs.
- Icebreaker: $300K/trip
- 1TEU: $286 (Suez) vs. $349–$587 (Arctic)

n.news.naver.com/article/020/00…

#ArcticRoute #NSR
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Tromsø · August 4, 2025 20.4 °C · 72% RH · NW wind 0.6 m/s After a brief return of twilight, the morning sun rises over calm waters and pale mountain peaks.

Tromsø · August 4, 2025
20.4 °C · 72% RH · NW wind 0.6 m/s

After a brief return of twilight,
the morning sun rises over calm waters and pale mountain peaks.
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Ice Age bones found in a Norwegian cave reveal 46 Arctic species from 75,000 years ago. A rare glimpse into past ecosystems—and a warning for today’s warming Arctic. 🔗 eurekalert.org/news-releases/… #Arctic #Fossils #Paleoclimate

Ice Age bones found in a Norwegian cave reveal 46 Arctic species from 75,000 years ago.

A rare glimpse into past ecosystems—and a warning for today’s warming Arctic.

🔗 eurekalert.org/news-releases/…

#Arctic #Fossils #Paleoclimate
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Korea’s next-generation icebreaker, set for deployment by 2030, is expected to increase annual polar research days from 85 to 277. It will also serve as a testbed for cold-resistant marine technologies, driving innovation in the ship equipment industry. 🔗 mk.co.kr/news/economy/1…

Korea’s next-generation icebreaker, set for deployment by 2030, is expected to increase annual polar research days from 85 to 277. It will also serve as a testbed for cold-resistant marine technologies, driving innovation in the ship equipment industry.
🔗 mk.co.kr/news/economy/1…
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🇰🇷 Korea launches GWO-certified offshore wind training, preparing talent for global deployment. 5 safety programs now meet international standards. m.joongdo.co.kr/view.php?key=2… #OffshoreWind #GreenJobs #GlobalStandards

🇰🇷 Korea launches GWO-certified offshore wind training, preparing talent for global deployment.
5 safety programs now meet international standards.

m.joongdo.co.kr/view.php?key=2…

#OffshoreWind #GreenJobs #GlobalStandards