Description

What are Arctic fish telling us about the dynamics of a system in transition and what does it mean for ecosystems, communities, and the future of the Arctic?

Joining the conversation are:

• Irene Alabia, Assistant Professor, Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University, Japan
• Kevin J. Hedges, Research Scientist, Arctic Fisheries and Marine Mammal Science Division, Government of Canada
• Francesca Spataro, Senior Researcher, Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP)
• Sara Olsvig, then International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council

The Session is moderated by Gian Marco Luna, Head of Research and IRBIM Director, Institute for Marine Biological Resources and Biotechnology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IRBIM).

This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026.

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