Spatio-temporal variability of snow over sea ice in western Hudson Bay, with reference to ringed seal pup survival

Snow-covered sea ice plays a significant role in the ecology of the Arctic marine system and is a critical habitat for ice-adapted ringed seals; however, limited research has focused on the role of snow. The first two objectives of this study characterize the spatial and temporal variability in snow over the sea ice of western Hudson Bay measured from satellite (2002–2010) and how this variability relates to ringed seal pup demographic...