Beluga Whales and the Arctic Environment

The video is set on Summerset Island, Nunavut, above the Arctic Circle. The narrator describes the harsh yet rewarding environment and their work in photo-identifying beluga whales. Approximately 2,000 belugas gather there each summer to molt, socialize, and raise their young. The study aims to track whale patterns and ensure their safety as the Northwest Passage opens, increasing ship traffic.

Where is Summerset Island located?

• Near the Equator

• In the Caribbean

• In the Mediterranean

• Above the Arctic Circle

What is the main activity the narrator is involved in on Summerset Island?

• Fishing for salmon

• Hiking the mountains

• Photo identifying beluga whales

• Studying polar bears

Approximately how many beluga whales gather at Summerset Island each summer?

• 500

• 1000

• 2000

• 3000

Why is photo identification of beluga whales important?

• To train them for shows

• To track their migration patterns

• To sell their photos

• To count their population

What environmental change is affecting the beluga whales' habitat?

• Rising sea levels

• Opening of the Northwest Passage

• Increased rainfall

• Melting glaciers

What is a potential consequence of the Northwest Passage opening?

• Higher temperatures

• More fishing opportunities

• More tourism

• Increased ship traffic