The polar regions in a 2 C warmer world
Over the past decade, the Arctic has warmed by 0.75° C, far outpacing the global average,
while Antarctic temperatures have remained comparatively stable. As Earth approaches 2° …
while Antarctic temperatures have remained comparatively stable. As Earth approaches 2° …
[HTML][HTML] State of knowledge on current exposure, fate and potential health effects of contaminants in polar bears from the circumpolar Arctic
H Routti, TC Atwood, T Bechshoft, A Boltunov… - Science of the Total …, 2019 - Elsevier
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is among the Arctic species exposed to the highest
concentrations of long-range transported bioaccumulative contaminants, such as …
concentrations of long-range transported bioaccumulative contaminants, such as …
Polar regions
MP Meredith, M Sommerkorn… - The ocean and …, 2019 - research.monash.edu
This chapter assesses the state of physical, biological and social knowledge concerning the
Arctic and Antarctic ocean and cryosphere, how they are affected by climate change, and …
Arctic and Antarctic ocean and cryosphere, how they are affected by climate change, and …
The paradoxical extinction of the most charismatic animals
A widespread opinion is that conservation efforts disproportionately benefit charismatic
species. However, this doesn't mean that they are not threatened, and which species are …
species. However, this doesn't mean that they are not threatened, and which species are …
High-energy, high-fat lifestyle challenges an Arctic apex predator, the polar bear
Regional declines in polar bear (Ursus maritimus) populations have been attributed to
changing sea ice conditions, but with limited information on the causative mechanisms. By …
changing sea ice conditions, but with limited information on the causative mechanisms. By …
Fasting season length sets temporal limits for global polar bear persistence
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) require sea ice for capturing seals and are expected to
decline range-wide as global warming and sea-ice loss continue,. Estimating when different …
decline range-wide as global warming and sea-ice loss continue,. Estimating when different …
Sea-ice indicators of polar bear habitat
Nineteen subpopulations of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are found throughout the
circumpolar Arctic, and in all regions they depend on sea ice as a platform for traveling …
circumpolar Arctic, and in all regions they depend on sea ice as a platform for traveling …
Polar regions. chapter 3, ipcc special report on the ocean and cryosphere in a changing climate
This chapter assesses the state of physical, biological and social knowledge concerning the
Arctic and Antarctic ocean and cryosphere, how they are affected by climate change, and …
Arctic and Antarctic ocean and cryosphere, how they are affected by climate change, and …
Demography of an apex predator at the edge of its range: impacts of changing sea ice on polar bears in Hudson Bay
NJ Lunn, S Servanty, EV Regehr… - Ecological …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Changes in the abundance and distribution of wildlife populations are common
consequences of historic and contemporary climate change. Some Arctic marine mammals …
consequences of historic and contemporary climate change. Some Arctic marine mammals …
Hundreds of unrecognized halogenated contaminants discovered in polar bear serum
Exposure of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) to persistent organic pollutants was discovered in
the 1970s, but recent evidence suggests the presence of unknown toxic chemicals in their …
the 1970s, but recent evidence suggests the presence of unknown toxic chemicals in their …