The documentary focuses on the effects of climate change in the Russian Arctic.
The list of nominees includes four other short documentaries – "The Elephant Whisperers," "How Do You Measure A Year?," "The Martha Mitchell Effect," and "Stranger at the Gate."
Separately in the category of Best Documentary Feature Film, the academy nominated "Navalny" by Canadian director Daniel Roher.
The 95th Academy Awards will take place on March 12.