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Hunters and trappers say mine is already harming their ability to harvest the important food source

People living in Pond Inlet, Nunavut voiced their concerns on the final day of hearings regarding the proposed Mary River expansion project. Now, the review board will draft a recommendation that'll inform a final decision by Canada's minister of northern affairs.

Shipping could double as a result of a proposed expansion at the Baffinland mine, which scientists warn of increase in invasive marine worms

Baffinland to avoid ice breaking in Eclipse Sound this spring due to narwhals The decision comes after the hamlet of Pond Inlet sent a letter asking Baffinland not to break the ice this spring, because the loud sounds it creates scare away a local food source — the migrating narwhals. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Jul 14, 2021 5:30 PM CT | Last Updated: July 14 The decision comes after the hamlet of Pond Inlet sent a letter asking Baffinland not to break the ice this year, because the loud sounds it creates scare away a local food source — the migrating narwhals.(Paul Nicklen/WWF)...

Arctic Journal  The next economic opportunity? Luxuriant Arctic forests  In cold marine waters, rocky reefs are often dominated by habitat-forming seaweeds such as kelp. These seaweeds form impressive underwater forests that are not only a phenomenal source of primary productivity and food, but also create three- dimensional structure that provides valuable habitat for many animals and other seaweeds, including harvested species. The recipe for kelp forests in many regions of the world is deceptively simple: a rocky seafloor, enough light to support growth, cool nutrient-rich waters, and ...