Global Warming: A Great Threat To Mankind Surprisingly Helps Arctic Animals To Thrive

Global Warming

Over the past 50 years, Global warming has caused a threat to the humankind. Some of the theories and experts have proved that the rise in global temperature will have adverse effects on the Earth's surface. Due to sea ice increase in the Antarctica in the last few decades, Arctic animals are able to thrive. Sources of nutrients in sea ice are obtained from migratory birds and the other larger animals.

NASA satellite has measured the widespread sea ice in the Arctic region. Global warming accelerates the heating process that makes the ponds darker and bigger. It is found that six melt ponds are found in North-Eastern Greenland(English Paradise Kids/ youtube)

Experts at the University of Southern Denmark have stated that the melting of Arctic ice is actually said to be benefitting the other organisms in the widespread Arctic region. While observing the phenomenon of melt ponds, it was noted that the nutrients such as nitrogen and certain minerals such as phosphorous are released. According to The Blaze, larger the areas of melt ponds are proportional to the release of nutrients. These nutrients that are released help in thriving wildlife. Melt ponds help in increasing the number of algae and bacteria.

While the sea ice melts during the summer, organisms inhabiting in the ponds are released into the seawater. These organisms are digested by the other larger organisms. Other food sinks at the bottom of the sea. As the global warming increases more and more organisms, creatures are expected to be released on the banks of the polar sea. 

According to Zee News, every year global warming leads to increase in the number of ponds. Mats of algae and bacteria stay in melt ponds wherein they try to fetch food for their living. Melt ponds are created with more light and heat for the wildlife to live. It has turned the life of Arctic wildlife. Both the snow and sea ice melt that the surface area keeps the wildlife thriving. 

Mats of algae and bacteria provide rich food for the marine organisms. Marine creatures are able to find their additional food resources on the water surface. The ecosystem is said to be normal though the global temperature increases. Larger creatures such as seals and whales find copepods and krill as their major source of food in the sea ice.