Exploring the Arctic Ocean

Gathering essential knowledge for responsible management of the Arctic region

Follow our ongoing expedition

GoNorth’s fourth expedition runs from 27 November to 17 December. Read our daily reports here.

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November 28, 2025
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GoNorth launches its last expedition

The fourth and final GoNorth expedition will take place from 27 November to 17 December, uncovering secrets hidden on and beneath the seafloor north and west of Svalbard.

Isbryteren FF Kronprins Haakon ligger til kai i Tromsø

November 28, 2025
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Siste GoNorth-tokt settes i gang

Det fjerde og siste GoNorth-toktet gjennomføres fra 27. november til 17. desember, og skal avdekke hemmeligheter som ligger på og under havbunnen nord og vest for Svalbard.

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GoNorth Arctic

GoNorth’s wide-ranging, multidisciplinary research programme aims to acquire new and essential knowledge about the Arctic Ocean, from the sea floor and subsea geology to the sea ice, via the water column. Education is an important part of the programme. Our goal is to carry out research that is scientifically excellent, economically feasible, and useful for the future management of the Arctic Ocean. Our programme brings Norway to the forefront as a responsible manager of the environment and natural resources of the High North.

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