The organic carbon produced in the ocean's surface by phytoplankton is either passed
through the food web or exported to the ocean interior as marine snow. The rate and …

The largest contribution of oceanic heat to the Arctic Ocean is the warm Atlantic Water (AW)
inflow through the deep Fram Strait. The AW current also carries Atlantic plankton into the …

The northern coast of Svalbard contains high-arctic fjords, such as Rijpfjorden (80° N 22°
30′ E). This area has experienced higher sea and air temperatures and less sea ice in …

Gelatinous zooplankton (GZ), here understood as pelagic cnidarians and ctenophores, are
an important component of marine ecosystems. Their diversity and distribution reflect local …

Global warming causes profound environmental shifts in the Arctic Ocean, altering the
composition and structure of communities. In the Fram Strait, a transitional zone between the …

Oil spill attenuation in Arctic marine environments depends on oil-degrading bacteria.
However, the seasonally harsh conditions in the Arctic such as nutrient limitations and sub …

Abstract The Fram Strait plays a crucial role in regulating the heat and sea‐ice dynamics in
the Arctic. In response to the ongoing global warming, the marine biota of this Arctic gateway …

Current climate change is significantly modifying Arctic ecosystems and their components,
but the reference and direction of these changes are still undefined. The aim of this study …

Climate change results in the alteration of the size structure of plankton, which consequently
may affect higher trophic levels, such as planktivorous seabirds. In this study Laser Optical …

Mesopelagic zones (200–1,000-m depth) are characterized by relatively low light levels,
cold waters, and often limited oxygen, forming a stable yet challenging habitat for their …