The place that never freezes: the Arctic habitat where global heating threatens more ice, not less
Researchers are studying the North Water polynya between Canada and Greenland to understand how climate change affects Arctic sea ice. The project involves Inuit community members in data collection to prepare for environmental shifts.
Why it matters
Understanding unique Arctic ecosystems is critical for climate modeling and preserving indigenous cultural practices in the face of global warming.
Terry Noah and Silas Pijamini return from a sampling run on the sea ice near Grise Fiord, Nunavut. Photograph: Jimmy Thomson Terry Noah and Silas Pijamini return from a sampling run on the sea ice near Grise Fiord, Nunavut. Photograph: Jimmy Thomson Seascape: the state of our oceans Sea ice The place that never freezes: the Arctic habitat where global heating threatens more ice, not less The race to study the North Water between Canada and Greenland before it changes has led to a bold plan for an Inuit-run protected area
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