U.S., too, pursues Arctic ambitions

The race to stake a claim to Arctic sovereignty is picking up pace--and press attention.

While the headlines have focused on Russian flag dropping by submarine and Canada's decision to plant a port in Nanisivik on the north end of Baffin Island, the U.S is also making some moves.

NOAA's Office of Coast Survey, in partnership with the University of New Hampshire's Joint Hydrographic Center and the National Science Foundation, will embark on a four-week cruise to map a portion of the Arctic sea floor starting Aug. 17.

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