New research reveals specialized microscopic organisms living under Arctic sea ice are facing severe risks as warming temperatures accelerate ice retreat in the region. The study, published in Scientific Reports, examined microscopic life forms in the Beaufort Sea off northern Canada’s coast. Research teams from the University of Exeter, Laval University, and Concordia University studied marine organisms across four distinct environments: open ocean, river mouths, coastal waters, and under-ice habitats. Their findings expose concerning trends about the survival of specialist species. “Every drop of the ocean is alive with tiny organisms,” explains Vicky Jackson from Exeter’s Living Systems Institute. “These … Continue reading Arctic Microbial Ecosystems Face Collapse as Accelerating Ice Loss Threatens Specialized Species