Melting sea ice in the fast-warming Arctic Ocean is not making it easier for sailors to navigate a legendary shortcut between Europe and Asia despite popular belief, scientists said Thursday.
Melting ice no guarantee of smooth sailing in fabled Arctic crossing: Study retrieved 15 July 2024 from https://phys.org/news/2024-07-ice-smooth-fabled-arctic.html
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