The Arctic fjord, Kongsfjorden, is warming even faster than the already rapidly warming Arctic due to climate change, resulting in dramatic ecosystem shifts.
Arctic mammals like beluga whales and ringed seals have left Kongsfjorden while species such as Atlantic puffins and mackerels have moved in, with new habitats forming along the shorelines.
Researchers view the changing ecosystem of Kongsfjorden as both a loss and an opportunity to understand the future of the Arctic, assessing which species will survive in the shifting climate.
Geir Wing Gabrielsen reflects on witnessing the drastic changes in Kongsfjorden over time, emphasizing the importance of studying these changes for insights into the Arctic's future.
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