Sea ice variability and maritime activity around Svalbard in the period 2012–2019

Abstract Climate change is strongly impacting the Arctic environment, leading to rapid sea ice loss. In some sectors, the retreating ice edge is perceived as an opportunity to expand and develop economic activities. Previous studies show this development in the Canadian and Russian Arctic. This pape...

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Main Authors: Alexandra N. Stocker, Angelika H. H. Renner, Maaike Knol-Kauffman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2020-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-74064-2