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On average, Arctic sea ice has decreased by four percent per decade since the late 1970s.
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Sea Level Rise

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In 2011, storms and lack of ice-cover due to a warmer winter climate resulted in hundreds of seal pups being washed up on the shore of Prince Edward Island. Like many, this young seal faced an uncertain future. See more Nature's Best Photos.
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Ice-Loving Seals and the Loss of Sea Ice

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A marine biologist measures the temperature of an ice core.
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Measuring Ice Core Temperatures

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A walrus sits on top of ice.
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The Cultural Icescapes of the Arctic

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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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The Sant Ocean Hall: Life at the Poles Exhibit

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A team of scientists explore the Arctic ocean.
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Under Arctic Ice

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