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Welcome to the Arctic Portal!

This Portal will be developed and maintained by a team of leading scientists, other experts, members of the indigenous communities, leaders of government and industry of the Arctic region who are familiar with and knowledgeable about the major issues concerning the people, communities, governments, business/industry, NGOs and other organizations concerned with the Arctic region.

• Featured Article Change in Species, Diversity, Ranges and...

  Arctic marine fisheries provide an important food source globally, and a vital part of the economy of the region. Because they are largely controlled by factors such as local... More »

• Featured Article Arctic Vegetation Zones are very Likely to...

  Shifting Vegetation Zones Climate-induced changes in arctic landscapes are important to local people and animals in terms of food, fuel, culture, and habitat. These changes also... More »

• Featured Resource Gary Braasch

    See Gary's ManyOne Gallery   Gary Braasch covers environmental issues and conservation, biodiversity and field science, climate change and global warming in stock... More »

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Arctic Climate Change and Its Impacts Last Updated on 2009-01-18 at 23:43 Earth's climate is changing, with the global temperature now rising at a rate unprecedented in the experience of modern human society. While some historical changes in climate... More »

High Arctic Last Updated on 2008-12-31 at 19:19 Images photographed in northern Nunavut:  the Canadian "High" Arctic. More »

Shell Oil CEO Predicts Oil Shortage Within Seven Years Last Updated on 2008-08-29 at 13:22   January 25, 2008 Carl Mortished, UK Times The oil multinational is predicting that conventional supplies will not keep pace with soaring population growth and the rapid... More »

Change in Species, Diversity, Ranges and Distribution... Last Updated on 2008-08-29 at 13:22 Salmon and trout are the two major aquaculture species in the Arctic, farmed by a high tech industry employing advanced equipment, in many ways more akin to pig or poultry farming... More »

Change in Species, Diversity, Ranges and Distribution... Last Updated on 2008-08-29 at 13:22 Arctic marine fisheries provide an important food source globally, and a vital part of the economy of the region. Because they are largely controlled by factors such as local... More »

Change in Species, Diversity, Ranges and Distribution... Last Updated on 2008-08-29 at 13:22 More than half of the Arctic region is comprised of ocean. Many arctic life forms rely on productivity from the sea, which is highly climate-dependent. Climate variations have... More »

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