ScienceAs sea ice vanishes, Arctic communities like Tuktoyaktuk lose their shoreline
Experts warn that climate warming is extending open-water seasons and melting sea ice, leaving Arctic shorelines more exposed to powerful waves. Tuktoyaktuk is awaiting a federal response to proposals for expanded mitigation, while local leaders see current defences as vital for buying time before a planned relocation.
As sea ice vanishes, Arctic communities like Tuktoyaktuk lose their shoreline