Tracking Pacific Walrus: Expedition To The Shrinking Chukchi Sea Ice

A walrus poking its head out of ice water. Caption: (female) It's neat to see something so big, so caring.

Summer ice retreat in the Chukchi Sea between Alaska and Russia is a significant climate change impact affecting Pacific Walruses. Scientists follow walruses in their summer sea ice habitat and show how United States Geological Survey (USGS) biologists use satellite radio tags to track their movements and behavior. The information identifies areas of special importance to walruses during sparse summer sea ice.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Tracking Pacific Walrus: Expedition To The Shrinking Chukchi Sea Ice

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    U.S. Geological Survey
    Length:
    12 minutes