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Arctic Quotes

Explorers on ice, cold, and the far north

These arctic quotes come from people who have spent real time in the far north, describing its icy waters, its geography, and the physical challenge of moving through such an extreme environment. Some also point to how quickly that landscape is changing. For more travel-minded reading, see Thurston Moore quotes.

The Arctic is an ocean. The southern pole is a continent surrounded by ocean. The North Pole is an ocean, or northern waters. It's an ocean surrounded by land, basically.

Quotes by Sylvia Earle

I've always walked and climbed; spent a lot of time in the arctic and places.

Quotes by Robin Day

On 15 July 2007, I swam across an open patch of sea at the North Pole to highlight the melting of the Arctic sea ice.

Quotes by Lewis Gordon Pugh

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects come up in arctic quotes?
They cover polar geography, personal exploration in far-northern regions, and concern about ice loss in that part of the world. See Thurston Moore quotes for more.
Do these lines explain the geography of the poles?
One does, distinguishing the northern polar waters from the southern continent surrounded by ocean.
Is climate change part of this set?
Yes, one line describes a swim undertaken specifically to draw attention to shrinking polar ice.
Are these quotes from adventurers or scientists?
They mostly come from people with firsthand experience climbing and traveling through extreme cold environments.
Do any lines mention a specific date or event?
One references a particular day in July 2007 tied to a notable open-water swim near the pole.

From basic geography to environmental concern, these lines give a firsthand sense of what the polar regions are really like. Also browse Randy Quaid quotes for more.