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Exploring how Dolly Varden in Arctic streams respond to changes from permafrost thaw

March 1, 2026

The influence of permafrost thaw on aquatic ecosystems is complex. Carbon, nutrients, and metals in stream discharge result in changing stream color, chemistry, and temperature. These different processes create a mosaic of spatially and temporally dynamic disturbances across the landscape with complex effects on the ecology. 

Publication Year 2026
Title Exploring how Dolly Varden in Arctic streams respond to changes from permafrost thaw
Authors Michael P. Carey, Jonathan A. O’Donnell, Joshua C. Koch, Kenneth Hill, Brett Poulin
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Alaska Park Science
Index ID 70274503
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Alaska Science Center Ecosystems
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