# As sea ice vanishes, Arctic communities like Tuktoyaktuk lose their shoreline

https://mins.news/en/item/67885

- CBC News, 2026-09-21 10:00 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/tuk-storm-surges-intensifies-with-warming-climate-9.7350502?cmp=rss

> 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.