Race Against Time: Discovering Arctic Ocean's Hidden Creatures

Scientists are racing to study life under the Arctic ice before it disappears. They have discovered many unique creatures, including a jellyfish and an octopod nicknamed Dumbo. With predictions that the ice cap could vanish by the century's end, these species may not survive long. The ice cap's seasonal growth and shrinkage are being affected by climate change, with melting exceeding averages for four consecutive years. Researchers plan to revisit the area in five years to continue their studies.

What are the implications of the newly discovered creatures potentially disappearing?

How has the melting of the north polar ice cap changed in recent years?