The state of the polar oceans 2018:making sense of our changing world

• Main Authors: Meredith, Michael, Sundfjord, Arild, Henson, Stephanie, Meijers, Andrew, Murphy, Eugene, Bellerby, Richard, Daase, Malin, Cottier, Finlo, Belchier, Mark, Chierici, Melissa
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: British Antarctic Survey 2018
• Subjects: Sea ice
• Online Access: https://pure.uhi.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/the-state-of-the-polar-oceans-2018(5327637c-39b5-4c90-88c8-acf4d187ebc6).html; https://pureadmin.uhi.ac.uk/ws/files/3753535/State_of_the_Polar_Oceans_2018_final.pdf; https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/the-state-of-the-polar-oceans-2018/

Over decades studies have shed new light on the consequences of the shrinking sea ice for ocean circulation, climate and the ecosystem. Surveys of the deep ocean have yielded vital discoveries about marine biodiversity and informed an international census of marine life. Long-term studies have helped understand the marine food chain, and have provided critical scientifi c information to underpin the sustainable management of fi sheries. The report demonstrates that we are advancing our understanding. There remains, however, an urgent need for further investigations if we are to be, as we absolutely must, able to provide the understanding needed to help people live with, and adapt to, environmental change.