Safeguarding the Floe Edge for Future Generations | Parks Canada

Ever heard of the “floe edge” (or “sinaaq” in Inuktitut)? It's where the Arctic Ocean meets the land fast ice.
In spring, the floe edge really comes to life. As open water appears, sunlight reaches the water, promoting algae. This starts a food chain that attracts more and more animals to the floe edge. Pods of narwhal, beluga, and bowhead whales navigate through the ice openings. Seals and walruses often come up on the ice to rest or hide from predators, and where there are seals, you can bet polar bears aren't far behind! 🐋 🍽️ It’s like a natural Arctic buffet! 🌞🍽️ The floe edge has also been a vital food source for Inuit for generations.
Temperatures across the Arctic have warmed faster than anywhere else on the planet. This warming causes sea ice to disappear, threatening wildlife, Inuit cultural practices and food sovereignty. Less sea ice leads to increased vessel traffic (and many other problems).
To address these conservation challenges, Inuit and Parks Canada are collaborating to protect the ecologically sensitive and culturally significant marine ecosystem of Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area. This way, future generations will be able to continue the tradition of travelling to the floe edge.
Learn more about the natural and cultural importance of Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area:
parks.canada.ca/amnc-nmca/cna...
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Perfectly presented!
Concise, right to the Point with poignant narration included.
I was upset, then angry at the entitled choices of each ship-owner, then became hopeful that talking together now is already in Progress for a Resolution.
It better be in favour of all of the wildlife that has migrated to feed here for Centuries!
Common sense and logic must be the Priority here, knowing that the ships can find another route.
That's the only solution I want to see...