Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Changes in sea ice influence bowhead whale distribution and overlap with vessel transits in the Pacific Arctic

Reference: Szesciorka, A. R., J. A. Crawford, G. Ferloni, D. D. W. Hauser, L. Quakenbush, and K. M. Stafford. 2026. Changes in sea ice influence bowhead whale distribution and overlap with vessel transits in the Pacific Arctic. Frontiers in Marine Science 13:1818623. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2026.1818623
Audiences: Scientist
Authors: Justin A. Crawford, Donna D.W. Hauser, Lori T. Quakenbush, Kathleen M. Stafford, Angela R. Szesciorka
Keywords: bowhead whales, climate change, Pacific Arctic, sea ice loss, vessel strike risk, vessel traffic
Link: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2026.1818623 (Offsite)
Partners: North Slope Borough, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Office of Naval Research, National Science Foundation, DurhamARCTIC
Primary Authors: Angela R. Szesciorka
Programs: Marine Mammals
Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
Regions: Statewide
Species: Bowhead Whale
Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
Title: Changes in sea ice influence bowhead whale distribution and overlap with vessel transits in the Pacific Arctic
Topics: Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Climate Change
Year: 2026

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