https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 https://thenarwhal.ca/arctic-ocean-dna-genomics-science/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=150464 Researchers mapping and digitizing Arctic Ocean DNA believe it may offer a new, better way to detect changes in local wildlife populations, Arctic diseases and marine die-offs Meral Jamal In-Depth arctic climate change Oceans solutions Spirits of Place Photo: Gavin John / The Narwhal An aerial view of a team of researchers works on Arctic sea ice. https://thenarwhal.ca/qikiqtani-inuit-sinaa-agreement/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=149352 Qikiqtani Inuit Association announce implementation of landmark agreement to protect almost one million square kilometres of land and water Meral Jamal News arctic Spirits of Place Photo: Supplied by Oceans North https://thenarwhal.ca/nunavut-introductory-prospecting-course/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=128072 An introductory prospecting course aims to help Inuit and other Nunavummiut lead as the territory’s critical minerals gain interest Meral Jamal On the ground Photo Essay mining Nunavut Two men crouch down looking at a rocky outcrop, with a notebook, compass and GIS in front of them