Factoid/2018/05/15
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Warming Arctic means less sea ice, more boats, and increased risk to marine mammals
- "In the Arctic, marine mammals such as belugas and bowhead whales rely on a quiet environment to communicate and forage. But as Arctic sea ice shrinks and shipping traffic increases, vessel disturbance could very likely impact their social behaviours, distribution and long-term survival, warns a new study led by University of Victoria marine biologist Lauren McWhinnie. - Excerpt from University of Victoria.
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