Rationale: Sea ice is one of the most important components of the Barents Sea climate system. It plays a crucial role for many species and ecosystem processes and has a strong impact on regional economies and local communities
Theme: Abiotic
Component: Oceanographic conditions
Type of indicator: E, state of the ecosystem
Priority of indicator: e, essential
Parameters:
• Sea Ice area (NPI)
• Ice thickness (NPI)
• Snow thickness on sea ice cover (NPI)
• Ice age (NPI)
• Iceberg occurrence (Sevmorgeo)
Responsible institution:
Sea ice in the Barents Sea. Source: www.barentsportal.com, NPI.