Arctic Biodiversity Synthesis.
"The Arctic holds some of the most extreme habitats on Earth, with species and peoples that have adapted through biological and cultural evolution to its unique conditions. A homeland to some, and a harsh if not hostile environment to others, the Arctic is home to iconic animals such as polar b...
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ftarcticcouncil:oai:oaarchive.arctic-council.org:11374/1208 2023-05-15T13:19:54+02:00 Arctic Biodiversity Synthesis. Meltofte, Hans Barry, Tom Berteaux, Dominique Bültmann, Helga Christiansen, Jørgen S. Cook, Joseph A. Dahlberg, Anders Daniëls, Fred J.A. Ehrich, Dorothee Friðriksson, Finnur Ganter, Barbara Gaston, Anthony J. Gillespie, Lynn Grenoble, Lenore Hoberg, Eric P. Hodkinson, Ian D. Huntington, Henry P. Ims, Rolf A. Josefson, Alf B. Kutz, Susan J. Kuzmin, Sergius L. Laidre, Kristin L. Lassuy, Dennis R. Lewis, Patrick N. Lovejoy, Connie Michel, Christine Mokievsky, Vadim Mustonen, Tero Payer, David C. Poulin, Michel Reid, Donald Reist, James D. Tessler, David F. Wrona, Frederick J. 2013 application/pdf http://hdl.handle.net/11374/1208 en eng CAFF International Secretariat Meltofte, Hans et al., 2013. Arctic Biodiversity Synthesis. CAFF International Secretariat, Akureyri; Iceland. http://hdl.handle.net/11374/1208 Summary Report 2013 ftarcticcouncil 2022-12-19T09:48:43Z "The Arctic holds some of the most extreme habitats on Earth, with species and peoples that have adapted through biological and cultural evolution to its unique conditions. A homeland to some, and a harsh if not hostile environment to others, the Arctic is home to iconic animals such as polar bears Ursus maritimus, narwhals Monodon monoceros, caribou/reindeer Rangifer tarandus, muskoxen Ovibos moschatus, Arctic fox Alopex lagopus and snowy owls Bubo scandiaca, as well as numerous microbes and invertebrates capable of living in extreme cold, and large intact landscapes and seascapes with little or no obvious sign of direct degradation from human activity. In addition to flora and fauna, the Arctic is known for the knowledge and ingenuity of Arctic peoples, who thanks to great adaptability have thrived amid ice, snow and winter darkness. The purpose of this Arctic Biodiversity Assessment (ABA) is to synthesize and assess the status and trends of biodiversity in the Arctic and provide a first and much-needed description of the state of biodiversity in the Arctic (see Section 0.2 in the Introduction for this assessment’s definition of the Arctic). It creates a baseline for global and regional assessments of Arctic biodiversity, and is a basis for informing and guiding future Arctic Council work. It provides up-to-date knowledge, identifies data and knowledge gaps, describes key mechanisms driving change and presents science- based suggestions for action to address major pressures. The ABA identifies current status together with historical trends in abundance and distribution where available, and includes projections of future change informed by scientific literature. It draws on a vast number of scientific publications, supplemented by ‘eye witness’ observations from indigenous peoples in the context of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). The ABA has been through comprehensive peer review to ensure the highest standard of analysis and unbiased interpretation. The results are a benchmark against which to help ... Other/Unknown Material Alopex lagopus Arctic Arctic biodiversity Arctic Council Arctic Fox Arctic Monodon monoceros narwhal* ovibos moschatus Rangifer tarandus Ursus maritimus Arctic Council Repository Arctic |
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"The Arctic holds some of the most extreme habitats on Earth, with species and peoples that have adapted through biological and cultural evolution to its unique conditions. A homeland to some, and a harsh if not hostile environment to others, the Arctic is home to iconic animals such as polar bears Ursus maritimus, narwhals Monodon monoceros, caribou/reindeer Rangifer tarandus, muskoxen Ovibos moschatus, Arctic fox Alopex lagopus and snowy owls Bubo scandiaca, as well as numerous microbes and invertebrates capable of living in extreme cold, and large intact landscapes and seascapes with little or no obvious sign of direct degradation from human activity. In addition to flora and fauna, the Arctic is known for the knowledge and ingenuity of Arctic peoples, who thanks to great adaptability have thrived amid ice, snow and winter darkness. The purpose of this Arctic Biodiversity Assessment (ABA) is to synthesize and assess the status and trends of biodiversity in the Arctic and provide a first and much-needed description of the state of biodiversity in the Arctic (see Section 0.2 in the Introduction for this assessment’s definition of the Arctic). It creates a baseline for global and regional assessments of Arctic biodiversity, and is a basis for informing and guiding future Arctic Council work. It provides up-to-date knowledge, identifies data and knowledge gaps, describes key mechanisms driving change and presents science- based suggestions for action to address major pressures. The ABA identifies current status together with historical trends in abundance and distribution where available, and includes projections of future change informed by scientific literature. It draws on a vast number of scientific publications, supplemented by ‘eye witness’ observations from indigenous peoples in the context of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). The ABA has been through comprehensive peer review to ensure the highest standard of analysis and unbiased interpretation. The results are a benchmark against which to help ... |
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Meltofte, Hans Barry, Tom Berteaux, Dominique Bültmann, Helga Christiansen, Jørgen S. Cook, Joseph A. Dahlberg, Anders Daniëls, Fred J.A. Ehrich, Dorothee Friðriksson, Finnur Ganter, Barbara Gaston, Anthony J. Gillespie, Lynn Grenoble, Lenore Hoberg, Eric P. Hodkinson, Ian D. Huntington, Henry P. Ims, Rolf A. Josefson, Alf B. Kutz, Susan J. Kuzmin, Sergius L. Laidre, Kristin L. Lassuy, Dennis R. Lewis, Patrick N. Lovejoy, Connie Michel, Christine Mokievsky, Vadim Mustonen, Tero Payer, David C. Poulin, Michel Reid, Donald Reist, James D. Tessler, David F. Wrona, Frederick J. Arctic Biodiversity Synthesis. |
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