According to satellite data, the ice sheet around the Saint Lawrence and Nunivak islands has begun to break up. Pieces of ice moving under the influence of wind and sea currents show that the natural thawing process seen in spring is accelerating.
ICE IS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT FOR MARINE LIFE
Seasonal sea ice that forms in the Bering Sea not only covers the ocean surface but also forms the basis of the ecosystem in the region. Algae growing under the ice; It provides an important food source for fish, crustaceans, seabirds and marine mammals.
When the time and speed of ice cover thawing changes, the food chain can also be affected. Researchers point out that this situation can especially change fish populations and the habitats of species such as seals and walruses.
SATELLITES ARE CLOSELY MONITORING THE DISSOLVEMENT PROCESS
The satellite systems used by NASA regularly monitor the movement and seasonal change of sea ice. The resulting images reveal in which regions the ice broke up and how it was carried by currents.
Scientists have been monitoring the ice cover in the Bering Sea for many years and recording seasonal changes. These observations provide important data for understanding environmental changes in the Arctic and assessing possible future impacts.
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