The Arctic

Global warming in the Arctic disrupts climate patterns and imperils wildlife. The rapid melting of polar ice caps not only raises sea levels and alters global weather but also threatens iconic Arctic animals like polar bears, seals, and walruses. Indigenous communities dependent on Arctic ecosystems face significant challenges to their traditional way of life. Urgent action is imperative to mitigate climate change and safeguard the delicate balance of Earth’s ecosystems.

Research question

How is global warming affecting the habitat and hunting behaviors of Wildlife such as Polar bears, Seals, and Whales in the Arctic due to melting sea ice?

Purpose Statment

The purpose of this research project is to unveil the detrimental effects of global warming on the Arctic region and advocate for the protection of wildlife in the Arctic.

Research Method 1

Research Method 2

Threats of Global Warming
https://www.arcticwwf.org/threats/climate-change/
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Book on the Changing Arctic
SERREZE, MARK C. Brave New Arctic: The Untold Story of the Melting North. Princeton University Press, 2018. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvc772vj. Accessed 7 Feb. 2024.
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Rising in Shipping
https://pame.is/images/03_Projects/ASSR/AS
SR_1_-_2024_update.pdf
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Sea Ice Change Base Index
https://nsidc.org/sites/default/files/sea-ice-index-baseline-period-change.pdf
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Sea Ice Analysis - January  https://nsidc.org/arcticseaicenews/#:~:text=
Monthly%20December%20ice%20extent%20for,of%203.4%20percent%20per%20decade.
&text=The%20downward%20linear%20trend%20in,2010%20average%20(Figure%203).

Primary Audience

The audience that will be the focus is mostly adults - either young adults or older. However, it can also reach a younger audience such as teens.

Secondary Audience

Individuals who have an interest in the environment or wildife.

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