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Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are seen swimming in the sea during the 4th National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition at Sea off Svalbard and Jan Mayen on July 14, 2024.Turkiye's fourth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition, comprising an 11-member team, is currently conducting 16 diverse projects in the Arctic Ocean to shed light on the future of our planet. Under the auspices of the Turkish Presidency and Ministry of Industry and Technology, and coordinated by TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, scientists observed the glaciers in the Svalbard archipelago and its surroundings, which were affected by climate change, and the habitats of northern polar creatures. The Arctic Region, which hosts 1/3 of the world's hydrocarbon reserves and includes the Arctic Ocean within its 20 million square kilometers area, is also home to many living species. (Photo by Sebnem Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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