A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that sea ice acted as a crucial sanctuary for bowhead whales during the expansion of commercial whaling in the Arctic, as researchers analyzed 709 whaling voyages and historical ice data to show how human pressure nearly led to the species' extinction, while highlighting the importance of protecting critical habitats in the face of climate change. #ArcticResearch #WhaleConservation #ClimateChange #DK #AU #CA #CN #NO #GB #US #JP #IS