We are excited to share with you more about our research in the newly published 2024 issue of the Fram Forum:

Melting glaciers: lifeline or threat for Arctic fjords and coasts?

Glaciers across the Arctic are melting. Glacial run-off enters fjords and coastal waters, but we know little about its impact on ocean life. Understanding how marine organisms from microbes to mammals respond is critical for sustainable management of coastal ecosystems and the services they provide.

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You can also download a PDF copy of the magazine here.

This article has been written by the following authors*: Philipp Assmy, Allison Bailey, Pedro Duarte, Geir Wing Gabrielsen, Haakon Hop, Elisabeth Isaksson and Jack Kohler // Norwegian Polar Institute, Jemma Wadham, Mohamed Ezat, Sarah Tingey and Silje Waaler // UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Amanda Poste // Norwegian Institute of Nature Research, Jon Hawkings // University of Pennsylvania and Marianna Pinzone // University of Liege

*Authors in bold are members of the METALLICA Project