Tracking the Impacts of Climate Change on Food Webs in the Arctic

January 3, 2024 • by Staff Writer

New research provides the latest evidence that climate change is having an impact on food webs in high-latitude ecosystems.

A scientist in a cap, t-shirt and long pants stands in a meadow area near a lake and hills examining results within a tin container

Biologist Amanda Koltz of The University of Texas at Austin in the Alaskan Arctic near Toolik Field Station. 


One scientist in protective clothing against insects leans over a metal circle in a grassy area, while another dressed similarly taking notes seated in the grass nearby

Researchers examine experimental warming plots in the Alaskan Arctic near Toolik Field Station. The plots were used to test effects of warming and spider density on below-ground food webs. Credit: Amanda Koltz

A close-up. of adult hands holding a live vole

A tundra vole, Microtus oeconomus. Credit: Nolan Perryman.

A brown spider peers out from atop an icy surface.

A wolf spider, Pardosa lapponica. Credit: Kiki Contreras

A pair of scientist wearing gloves, boots, hats and long sleeves examine a meadowy area where a flag has been placed in the gorund.

Amanda Koltz and Kiki Contreras examine a plot in the Alaskan Arctic near Toolik Field Station.

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