Warming in the Arctic is leading to ‘regime change’ in North Atlantic ecosystems, the research claims.

Scientists from Cornell University looked at the effects fresh water – produced from melting ice in the Canadian Archipelago and Fram Strait – is having on ocean currents and marine life.

They say that while there have been many changes in the earth’s climate over the past 65m years, changes in recent decades have been the most significant for 5,000 years. more »