Ice Sheet Explained

An ice sheet is a massive layer of ice covering a significant portion of land, usually in polar regions like Antarctica and Greenland. These icy giants are among Earth’s largest natural features, shaped by centuries of snowfall accumulation that compresses into solid ice over time.

Ice sheets form where snowfall exceeds melting and sublimation (the direct transition from ice to vapor). Over thousands of years, layers of snow pile up and gradually compact under their weight, transforming into dense ice.

This process builds up immense thicknesses of ice, often several kilometers deep. The sheer weight of this ice …

The Importance of the CAIOS Moratorium in Preserving the Arctic

The Central Arctic Ocean Shelf (CAIOS) Moratorium is an agreement among several countries and organizations to protect the fragile ecosystem of the Arctic region. Signed in 2018, it prohibits commercial fishing in the central Arctic Ocean until scientific research provides a better understanding of the area’s unique environment and fish stocks.

Why the Moratorium Matters

The Arctic Ocean, despite its vastness, is a delicate ecosystem. Its extremely cold and ice-covered waters have limited human exploration and exploitation until recently.

However, as climate change accelerates…