Arctic Sea Ice (IMAGE) University of Alaska Fairbanks Caption Nansen and Amundsen Basins Observational System research cruise participants watch Arctic sea ice in summer 2015 from a deck on the research vessel Akademik Tryoshnikov. Credit Photo courtesy Igor Polyakov Usage Restrictions The University of Alaska Fairbanks makes high-resolution photographs available to the news media for non-commercial uses only. All uses are for one-time, non-exclusive use in one publication or production only. Due credit will be given to the photographer. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.