New Research Shows Why Arctic Streams Are Turning Orange
Chambers N. 2024. New Research Shows Why Arctic Streams Are Turning Orange. Park Science. 38(1)
In the pristine Brooks Range in Arctic Alaska, streams are turning bright orange and fish are disappearing, threatening the well-being of local communities. A recent scientific paper reveals why.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Chambers, Nina
- Units
- ARCN , GAAR , IMD , KOVA , NOAT
- Keywords
- arctic, climate change, heavy metals, In Brief, monitoring, permafrost, permafrost thaw, rivers, rust, streams, subsistence fishing, water quality