Spatial and temporal variation of an ice-adapted predator's feeding ecology in a changing Arctic marine ecosystem
Spatial and temporal variation can confound interpretations of relationships within and
between species in terms of diet composition, niche size, and trophic position (TP). The …
between species in terms of diet composition, niche size, and trophic position (TP). The …
[HTML][HTML] Changing environmental conditions have altered the feeding ecology of two keystone Arctic marine predators
MA Anderson, AT Fisk, R Laing, M Noël, J Angnatok… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Environmental change in the Arctic has impacted the composition and structure of marine
food webs. Tracking feeding ecology changes of culturally-valued Arctic char (Salvelinus …
food webs. Tracking feeding ecology changes of culturally-valued Arctic char (Salvelinus …
Latitudinal variation in ecological opportunity and intraspecific competition indicates differences in niche variability and diet specialization of Arctic marine predators
DJ Yurkowski, S Ferguson, ES Choy… - Ecology and …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Individual specialization (IS), where individuals within populations irrespective of age, sex,
and body size are either specialized or generalized in terms of resource use, has …
and body size are either specialized or generalized in terms of resource use, has …
Influence of sea ice phenology on the movement ecology of ringed seals across their latitudinal range
Environmental variation influences resource distribution, thereby affecting animal movement
and foraging decisions. Climate change is altering environmental processes worldwide, but …
and foraging decisions. Climate change is altering environmental processes worldwide, but …
Spatial and temporal variability in ringed seal (Pusa hispida) stable isotopes in the Beaufort Sea
NP Boucher, AE Derocher… - Ecology and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Arctic ecosystem dynamics are shifting in response to warming temperatures and sea ice
loss. Such ecosystems may be monitored by examining the diet of upper trophic level …
loss. Such ecosystems may be monitored by examining the diet of upper trophic level …
Foraging ecology of ringed seals (Pusa hispida), beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) and narwhals (Monodon monoceros) in the Canadian High Arctic …
Stomach content and stable isotope analysis (δ13C and δ15N from liver and muscle) were
used to identify habitat and seasonal prey selection by ringed seals (Pusa hispida; n= 21) …
used to identify habitat and seasonal prey selection by ringed seals (Pusa hispida; n= 21) …
A temporal shift in trophic diversity among a predator assemblage in a warming Arctic
DJ Yurkowski, NE Hussey… - Royal Society Open …, 2018 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Climate change is leading to northward shifts in species distributions that is altering
interspecific interactions at low-and mid-trophic levels. However, little attention has been …
interspecific interactions at low-and mid-trophic levels. However, little attention has been …
Individual patterns of prey selection and dietary specialization in an Arctic marine carnivore
GW Thiemann, SJ Iverson, I Stirling, ME Obbard - Oikos, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
The cumulative effect of individual‐level foraging patterns may have important
consequences for ecosystem functioning, population dynamics and conservation. Dietary …
consequences for ecosystem functioning, population dynamics and conservation. Dietary …
Projected shifts in the foraging habitat of crabeater seals along the Antarctic Peninsula
Crabeater seals exhibit extreme dietary specialization, feeding almost exclusively on
Antarctic krill. This specialization has inextricably linked habitat use, life history and …
Antarctic krill. This specialization has inextricably linked habitat use, life history and …
An Arctic predator–prey system in flux: climate change impacts on coastal space use by polar bears and ringed seals
Climate change is impacting different species at different rates, leading to alterations in
biological interactions with ramifications for wider ecosystem functioning. Understanding …
biological interactions with ramifications for wider ecosystem functioning. Understanding …