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Human activity is increasing in the Arctic marine environment due to climate change. To help the most vulnerable areas, the Global Marine Program of IUCN, along with partners, is convening a series of workshops aimed at enhancing ecosystem-based management and identifying biologically or ecologically important or vulnerable habitats. Burgerbukta, a bay in Svalbard, Norway, is being managed for ecosystem protection.
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What is the Sea Ice Minimum? (And Why Do We Care)

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Diagram of narwhal anatomy and tusk function
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Narwhal Anatomy

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a map of the Arctic sea ice in august
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Sea Ice Extent

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Many Antarctic creatures, like the dinner-plate-sized sea spiders, have evolved to a gigantic size to cope with the extreme environment.
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Cold-Water Sea Spider

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Despite the cold and dark environment, soft-bodied animals like anemones abound under the ice in the Antarctic.
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Anemone in Cold Antarctic Water

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A small Adélie penguin hops on a piece of ice.
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Adélie Penguin Jumping Out of the Water

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A walrus sits on a floating piece of ice.
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Walrus on Ice

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A view of McMurdo Station with a frozen Ross Sea in the background.
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McMurdo Station

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Three distinct types of killer whale can be found in the Antarctic, each with a different habitat and diet preference.
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Orcas in the Antarctic

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Arctic Tern on the Inner Farne Island.
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Arctic Tern

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A species of sea cucumber from the Arctic discovered by Census of Marine Life researchers.
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Arctic Sea Cucumber

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