Freshwater ecosystems in the Arctic

The Arctic, which may be of a surprise, is home to an abundant and diverse range of freshwater ecosystems including lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in addition to deltas and wetlands. Some of the rivers and associated deltas located in the Arctic are the world’s largest including the Lena, Ob and Yenisei.

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Increased warming pushing Arctic freshwater ecosystems to the brink

Canada's Arctic Marine Atlas – Oceans North

Arctic Ecosystems (U.S. National Park Service)

Sentinel responses of Arctic freshwater systems to climate: linkages, evidence, and a roadmap for future research

Record-high Arctic freshwater will flow through Canadian waters, affecting marine environment and Atlantic ocean currents

Why Rising Acidification Poses a Special Peril for Warming Arctic Waters - Yale E360

Sentinel responses of Arctic freshwater systems to climate: linkages, evidence, and a roadmap for future research

Warming threatens keystone species of Arctic freshwater ecosystems - Woodwell Climate

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