Abstract The Barents Sea is a productive Arctic shelf sea experiencing Atlantification with
ocean warming, sea ice loss and increased influence of Atlantic Water. The impact of these …

The decrease in Arctic sea-ice extent and thickness as a result of global warming will impact
the timing, duration, magnitude and composition of phytoplankton production with cascading …

Abstract The Barents Sea is a highly productive ecosystem within the Arctic Ocean. The
overall biological productivity in this region relies heavily on the secondary …

Capelin (Mallotus villosus) and polar cod (Boreogadus saida) hold a fundamental position in
the Barents Sea ecosystem as consumers of zooplankton while serving as forage fish for the …

The reduction of Arctic summer sea ice due to climate change can lead to increased primary
production in parts of the Barents Sea if sufficient nutrients are available. Changes in the …

Despite the lack of local anthropogenic mercury sources, methylated mercury (MeHg)
concentrations in Arctic biota are higher than in biota from lower latitudes. The main entry …

The Barents Sea is one of the Polar regions where current climate and ecosystem change is
most pronounced. Here we review the current state of knowledge of the physical, chemical …

This study compares the active and resting metabolic rates of species and life stages of
copepods during the Arctic winter. Measurements were taken on individuals, and rates were …

Abstract The Barents Sea is undergoing rapid ocean warming with less sea ice and
increased Atlantic inflow, shifting the pelagic ecosystem towards a more boreal one, a …