Abstract Small Natural Features (SNFs) are analogous to keystone species in that they have
ecological importance that is disproportionate to their size. Thus the recognition and …

A rigorous synthesis of the sea-ice ecosystem and linked ecosystem services highlights that
the sea-ice ecosystem supports all 4 ecosystem service categories, that sea-ice ecosystems …

As the Arctic warms and sea ice decreases, increased shipping will lead to higher ambient
noise levels in the Arctic Ocean. Arctic marine mammals are vulnerable to increased noise …

Climate-related shifts in marine mammal range and distribution have been observed in
some populations; however, the nature and magnitude of future responses are uncertain in …

Studies of the body condition of five marine vertebrate predators in the Beaufort Sea,
conducted independently during the past 2–4 decades, suggest each has been affected by …

Continental slopes–steep regions between the shelf break and abyssal ocean–play key
roles in the climatology and ecology of the Arctic Ocean. Here, through review and …

The effects of predator intimidation on habitat use and behavior of prey species are rarely
quantified for large marine vertebrates over ecologically relevant scales. Using state space …

We examined the response of bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) body condition to
summer sea ice conditions and upwelling-favorable winds. We used a long-term dataset …

The effects of climate change constitute a major concern in Arctic waters due to the rapid
decline of sea ice, which may strongly alter the movements and habitat availability of Arctic …

The rapid physical changes affecting the Arctic Ocean alter the growth conditions of primary
producers. In this context, a crucial question is whether these changes will affect the …