Arctic could soon be ice. As early as 2035, there could be little ice cover in the North Pole region during the warm months.
Inhabitants of the unique habitat, such as polar bears and seals, have less and less space to hunt. The major thaw in summer particularly affects the habitat of polar bears, seals and walruses. In addition, an ice-free Arctic also threatens the coasts, because waves become larger and cause more erosion. The researchers also expect better accessibility to the Arctic for ships and for mining raw materials.