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Bowhead whales in Cumberland Sound, Nunavut, Canada.

Bowheads at risk: As vessels find new routes, bowhead whales face new threats

August 12, 2024

By Angela Szesciorka The climate crisis is upending a unique and complex ecosystem that has existed in the Arctic for millennia. The loss of sea ice means more vessels can pass through the Bering... Read More

By Angela Szesciorka The climate crisis is upending a unique and complex ecosystem that has existed in the Arctic...
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Bowhead whale swimming just beneath the surface of the Arctic Ocean

Getting to know the Arctic’s whales

July 22, 2024

When Arctic sea ice breaks up in spring, whales that winter in more southern areas — such as humpbacks, minkes and fins — migrate north to spend their summers there. Only three whale species... Read More

When Arctic sea ice breaks up in spring, whales that winter in more southern areas — such as humpbacks,...
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