Two scientists gather muskox droppings in the Canadian Arctic

Scientists collecting samples on Victoria Island in the Canadian Arctic. (Eye on the Arctic)

Video: Gathering science in the Arctic

Earlier this month, Eye on the Arctic launched Part 1 of our documentary series Is climate change making the muskoxen sick on Victoria Island?, looking at how climate change is affecting the health of muskoxen in Canada’s Arctic islands and the ripple effect this is having on the Inuit communities that rely on the animals for food.

Next week, we launch Part 2 of our series, How traditional knowledge is changing what we know about climate change in the Arctic, where we look at how one affected Inuit community has partnered with scientists to research the problem and find solutions.

Today, we bring you a video looking at the partnership from a scientist’s perspective and explaining why the observations of Arctic hunters are so important.

Write to Eilís Quinn at eilis.quinn(at)cbc.ca

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