Arctic biodiversity in the spotlight
© Chris Yesson
Trawling poses a particular threat to the immobile and long-lived seafloor organisms that are an integral part of the marine ecosystem.
In this issue
The 2018 Arctic Biodiversity Congress takes place this October in Finland. The goal? To enhance the conservation and sustainable use of Arctic biodiversity by promoting dialogue among scientists, Indigenous peoples, policy-makers, government officials, industry, students and civil society.
In this issue of the Circle, we talk to participants about safeguarding the Arctic’s precious biodiversity.
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Putting the freeze on invasive alien species
Invasive alien species in the Arctic may affect our food, water, infrastructure, health and safety, cultural identities, livelihoods, economies and even military readiness.
An updated look at polar bears in the Russian Arctic
Conserving polar bears against the backdrop of a changing environment and increasing economic activity requires further studies aimed at helping us develop and apply measures to ensure their long-term survival.
In-depth
Giving youth a voice in the Arctic’s future
Nineteen-year-old Tasha Elizarde from Juneau, Alaska and 24-year-old Julia Lynge Ezekiassen from Nuuk, Greenland may live thousands of kilometres apart, but they share a common desire: ensuring youth have a voice in the Arctic’s future.
Acidification: Winners, losers and ecosystem impacts
The fastest rates of ocean acidification in the world have been detected in the Arctic Ocean.
Regulating oil and gas development in the Canadian Arctic
The consequences of an uncontrolled spill or major shipping accident in Canada's Arctic would be catastrophic.
Will the Task Force on Arctic Marine Cooperation deliver?
The profound changes that have already come to the Arctic—and the prospect of even more significant changes in the future—have prompted Arctic nations and peoples to reassess the international arrangements they created to help them respond and adapt to such changes.
The extensive repertoire of bowhead whales
Virtually all mammals use sound to communicate, but very few produce intricate songs.