[ancient_geezer]

One could really wish that the global-warming/sky-is-falling folks could be consistant, or at least on the same page.

BBC Friday, 11 May, 2001, 04:11 GMT 05:11 UK
Global warming helps Arctic animals

Polar bears could be benefiting from global warming
By the BBC's Richard Lister in the Alaskan Arctic

Research in the American Arctic has revealed that the polar bear and bowhead whale populations are booming after decades of decline, and part of the reason for that may be global warming.

Although the long-term predictions suggest many Arctic species could be jeopardised by any continued rise in temperatures, scientists think that at the moment some animal populations may be benefiting from a slightly warmer climate.

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[cogitator]

I guess the Arctic Ocean is a different body of water than Hudson Bay. Interesting that there are different responses in different bodies of water (but not unexpected).

Thanks for your other data points. The comment on maximum warming in the Arctic was quite good.