The Arctic is melting at an alarming rate. Some scientists say that the Arctic could be void of ice by the year 2050. This could mean the end of seals, polar bears and other wildlife that depend on this cold platform to survive. Furthermore, sovereignty issues will arise with increased ship traffic between the East and West. This story was about a group of 50 scientists whowere/are racing to try and help solve the mystery as to why the Arctic is melting at such an accelerated rate.