NOVA (1974)

Episode Overview

Embark on a groundbreaking Arctic research mission with scientists from more than twenty countries aboard the colossal Polarstern icebreaker. As the ship becomes locked in ice, the team endures nearly a year of drifting in this remote environment, transforming it into a unique research hub. They conduct detailed observations and experiments to unravel the complex changes affecting the Arctic and, consequently, the planet. Amidst challenges like hungry polar bears, treacherous ice fissures, and extreme cold, the researchers are determined to uncover the environmental shifts reshaping the region for generations to come.