The importance of tidewater glaciers for marine mammals and seabirds in Svalbard, Norway

Volume: 129, Pages: 452 - 471
Published: Jan 1, 2014
Abstract
null null Approximately 60% of Svalbard's land areas are glaciated at the present time. The Archipelago has more than 1100 glaciers (> 1 km2) and 163 of these are “tidewater glaciers” — that is glaciers that terminate (with their calving front) at the sea. It has been known for a long time that these glacier front areas are important feeding areas for seabirds and marine mammals. Herein, we review current knowledge regarding the importance of...
Paper Details
Title
The importance of tidewater glaciers for marine mammals and seabirds in Svalbard, Norway
Published Date
Jan 1, 2014
Volume
129
Pages
452 - 471
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