A new study by POMP researchers, published in Limnology and Oceanography Letters, brings attention to some of the overlooked effects of climate change on Arctic coastal ecosystems. In their paper, researchers argue that a “complementary set of changes to the open ocean is occurring along Arctic coasts”, which are intensified by interactions with terrestrial and marine changes.
Mikael Sejr, lead author and professor at the Institute of Ecoscience at Aarhus University, notes that the “consequences of these changes are greater than what can be quantified in the open Arctic Ocean alone”. The study identifies an increasing number of ecosystem drivers along the Arctic coasts, with broad implications for ecological and human communities.
This type of scientific review supports the adaptation and sustainability of socioecological systems along Arctic coasts. Particularly, it helps identify important knowledge gaps regarding how accumulated pressures from climate change affect the resources that sustain local livelihoods and economies. Read more here.
As the climate continues to evolve, more research is needed to safeguard our polar regions. POMP is committed to this mission – to advance in this research area and contribute to our understanding of the impacts of climate change on polar ecosystems.