Sea ice is declining by 10% per decade and causing open water regions to expand. The Arctic Ocean ecosystem is inextricably linked to sea ice, with sea ice derived productivity being an important food ...

But even then, the Arctic’s vast and unique ecosystem would be a tiny fraction of its former glory — and ultimately, the Last Ice Area is not immune to climate change. As the Arctic summer ...

Observed ecosystem-level changes in the Arctic include the disappearance of essential habitats, shifts in species’ timing and ranges, disruption of species’ relationships, declines in abundance, and ...

Learn about the effects of a changing climate on the Arctic ecosystem and four of its well-known mammals: the polar bear, the walrus, the Arctic fox and the beluga whale. The term “climate ...

Permafrost, the frozen ground that underpins much of the Arctic ecosystem, is thawing due to increasing temperatures. This thawing poses a significant threat to habitats, affecting species like ...

More information: Sarina Niedzwiedz et al, Run-off impacts on Arctic kelp holobionts have strong implications on ecosystem functioning and bioeconomy, Scientific Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1038 ...

Run-off impacts on Arctic kelp holobionts have strong implications on ecosystem functioning and bioeconomy. Scientific Reports , 2024; 14 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-82287-w Cite This Page : ...