Sikuliaq Kim Kenny (IMAGE) Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Caption The research vessel Sikuliaq navigates ice during an expedition to study nitrogen processes. Researchers have revealed that the partnership between an alga and bacteria is making the essential element nitrogen newly available in the Arctic Ocean. Credit Kim Kenny Usage Restrictions None 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.