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Author |
Post Eric, Forchhammer Mads C, Bret-Harte M Syndonia, Callaghan Terry V, Christensen Torben R, Elberling Bo, Fox Anthony D, Gilg Olivier, Hik David S, Høye Toke T, Ims Rolf A, Jeppesen Erik, Klein David R, Madsen Jesper, McGuire A David, Rysgaard Søren, Schindler Daniel E, Stirling Ian, Tamstorf Mikkel P, Tyler Nicholas JC, van der Wal Rene, Welker Jeffrey, Wookey Philip A, Schmidt Niels Martin, Aastrup Peter, |
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Abstract |
At the close of the Fourth International Polar Year, we take stock of the ecological consequences of recent climate change in the Arctic, focusing on effects at population, community, and ecosystem scales. Despite the buffering effect of landscape heterogeneity, Arctic ecosystems and the trophic relationships that structure them have been severely perturbed. These rapid changes may be a bellwether of changes to come at lower latitudes and have the potential to affect ecosystem services related to natural resources, food production, climate regulation, and cultural integrity. We highlight areas of ecological research that deserve priority as the Arctic continues to warm.
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