Arctic Research (IMAGE) Virginia Institute of Marine Science Caption Professor Deborah Bronk of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (L) drills through sea ice on the Chuckchi Sea in order to take water samples. Credit VIMS photo Usage Restrictions 1-time usage. 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.