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The Impact of Melting Ice on the Ecosystems in Greenland Sea

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Arctic marine ecosystems are largely impacted by global warming. The sea ice in Greenland Sea plays an important role in regional climate system and even to the global climate changing. The special characters of the surface current in Greenland Sea are outlined. The melting ice (MI) effect on the climate system is emphasized. The relationships between North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and ice cover (ICE) for different situations are also listed. Finally, the important roles of sea ice on the ecosystem for different aspects are described.

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Qu, B. (2015). Overview Greenland Sea. In: The Impact of Melting Ice on the Ecosystems in Greenland Sea. SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54498-9_1

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