Arctic Council Working Group - Steering Group members: CBMP Marine-Mammals
Marine Mammals Expert Network
The Marine Mammals Expert Network of the CBMP-Marine provides information on the status and potential changes in marine mammal biodiversity and advice for monitoring.
The Marine Mammals Expert Network of the CBMP-Marine is tasked with advising on how to implement related components of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan. Marine mammals have been identified as a Focal Ecosystem Component (FEC) in the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan. FECs are key elements of the Arctic marine ecosystem. Changes in FECs status likely indicate changes in the overall marine environment.
Marine mammal FECs are:
- Polar bear
- Walrus
- Ringed seal
- Bearded seal
- Ribbon seal
- Spotted seal
- Harp seal
- Bowhead whale
- Narwhal
- Beluga
