Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Climate change is causing sea ice in East Greenland to melt, allowing large whale species like humpbacks and fin whales to move into previously inaccessible coastal waters. Scientists describe this as a major ecological regime shift, with thousands of whales now feeding in the region during the summer.
Why it matters
This shift highlights the rapid and dramatic impact of climate change on Arctic ecosystems and marine biodiversity.
Image source, Fernando Ugarte Image caption, Fin whales feed in ice-free East Greenland waters, as scientists observe from their boats
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