Open water in the Arctic Ocean (IMAGE) University of Alaska Fairbanks Caption Scientific instruments hang over the ice-free Arctic Ocean during one of the expeditions that contributed data to a recent study published in Frontiers of Marine Science. Sea ice can be seen on the horizon. Credit Photo from Nansen and Amundsen Basins Observational System. Usage Restrictions Photo from Nansen and Amundsen Basins Observational System. 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.