Climate change threatens gray whales in the Arctic

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">ArabiaWeather - A new study revealed the existence of “boom and bust” cycles among gray whales as a result of changes in Arctic conditions. Scientists have recorded three major deaths of gray whales in the eastern North Pacific Ocean since the 1980s, causing their numbers to decline by about 25% in just a few years.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> These results show the impact of climate change and environmental conditions on whales, specifically gray whales, in the Pacific Ocean. It appears that these organisms are severely affected by changes in the environment and environmental issues, and face major challenges that threaten their survival.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Knowing this information reinforces the need to take action to protect whales and achieve the necessary ecological balance for the oceans and the creatures that live in them. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="Climate change threatens gray whales in the Arctic ArabiaWeather" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%8A%20%D9%8A%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%AF%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%D9%81%D9%8A%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A8%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%20%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%B3%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8.jpg" style="width: 1200px; height: 900px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Study Finds report indicated that gray whales in the eastern North Pacific Ocean face challenges due to a lack of food resources, making them more vulnerable to environmental changes and competition for resources. There has been fluctuation in numbers over the years due to changes in environmental conditions, including extreme conditions in the Arctic that caused some whale deaths, but they recovered when conditions improved.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> These discoveries highlight the impact of climate and environmental change on whales and the survival challenges these creatures face. It shows the importance of protecting environmental resources and marine environments to maintain ecological balance and preserve ocean biodiversity. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="Climate change threatens gray whales in the Arctic ArabiaWeather" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%8A%20%D9%8A%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%AF%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%D9%81%D9%8A%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A8%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%20%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%B3%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%202.jpg" style="width: 1200px; height: 1200px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Climate change affects the availability of whale prey</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Climate fluctuations strongly affect the availability of prey for gray whales in the Arctic, where whales are unable to access their feeding grounds due to sea ice, exposing them to rapid and large shocks. A large number of gray whales make a long annual migration along the Pacific coast of the eastern North Pacific, moving from warm waters to the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the Arctic.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> These whales are among the most important groups of large whales in the world and receive special attention from researchers and conservationists because of the survival challenges they face and their environmental importance. Protecting these ocean biological organisms requires continuous efforts to preserve environmental resources and marine biodiversity, and to address the challenges of climate change and the environment. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="Climate change threatens gray whales in the Arctic ArabiaWeather" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%8A%20%D9%8A%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%AF%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%D9%81%D9%8A%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A8%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%20%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%B3%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%203.jpg" style="width: 1200px; height: 800px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This analysis shows how food availability for gray whales is affected by changes in the environment and climate. The decline in Arctic sea ice, which shows a decrease in ice-covered periods, appears to be affecting the decline in crustacean resources, which are an important food source for gray whales. Therefore, this analysis is an indicator of how climate changes will affect the balance of the marine environment and impact marine organisms.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Conservation challenges for gray whales and their resources pose an important environmental challenge. Ongoing research shows environmental trends affecting these whales and provides a deeper understanding of the impact of climate change on ecosystems and marine life.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This research indicates the importance of taking action to preserve crustacean resources in the Arctic regions and reduce the effects of climate disturbances on the marine environment to help preserve gray whales and balance the marine environment as a whole.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Source: <a href="https://roayahnews.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84...