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March 25, 2026
Arctic Institute's director: We are close to year-round navigation on Northern Sea route
Alexander Makarov told TASS about what scientists can do to extend the navigation term
TL;DR
- AARI is striving for year-round navigation on the Northern Sea Route (NSR), with the western sector nearing this goal.
- Eastern Arctic seas, such as the Laptev, East Siberian, and Chukchi Seas, experience more severe ice conditions.
- Forecast accuracy for ice conditions is over 90%, crucial for safe navigation.
- A new monitoring program for the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor is being finalized to assess environmental impacts.
- The institute is improving observation systems using new equipment, remote sensing, AI, and training experts.
- Increased shipping activity, including giant vessels, poses a significant pressure on the Arctic ecosystem.
- AARI is involved in international projects, particularly with BRICS countries, in both the Arctic and Antarctic.
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