Long-term Variability of Ice Concentration in the Solovetsky Islands Area

A significant decline in ice concentration has been observed in the Solovetsky Islands area, with a notable reduction of 15–20% over the past four decades. This trend is linked to rising sea surface temperatures and changes in atmospheric circulation patterns, posing potential threats to the ecological balance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The study analyzed long-term satellite data (1978–2023) alongside in-situ measurements, revealing a shift from multi-year ice dominance to seasonal ice cover, particularly in the White Sea sector. These findings underscore the vulnerability of Arctic coastal ecosystems to climate change and highlight the need for adaptive conservation strategies.

Baklagin, V. N., & Lukina, Yu. N. (2024). LONG-TERM VARIABILITY OF ICE CONCENTRATION IN THE SOLOVETSKY ISLANDS AREA. Успехи Современного Естествознания (Advances in Current Natural Sciences), (№9 2024), 6–10. https://doi.org/10.17513/use.38303