The Atlantic Walrus

The Atlantic Walrus addresses the key dimensions of walrus and human interactions across the North Atlantic and the Arctic over the past 4,000 years. It establishes a new synthesis of historical ecology and biology, focusing on the effects of climate change on the species population and the different phases of human impacts.

This book begins with the genetics and behaviour of the Atlantic walrus, delving into the evolution and the purposes behind its unique anatomy. It details prehistoric pristine walrus populations, subsequently effected by Indigenous and Viking hunting and usage. This book emphasizes the importance of molecular advances and biological research on the Atlantic walrus to better understand the species and how to conserve its remaining population from the effects of climate change, hunting, and disease.

The Atlantic Walrus is the ideal resource for marine biologists and conservationists who require the most updated and accurate source of biological and historical information on the species. Paleoecologists will also find this useful for the evolution of the Atlantic walrus and how the species has needed to adapt to the environment and its neighbouring humans to survive.

Section I: Atlantic Walrus Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior
1. Atlantic Walrus Evolution
2. General Ecology and Behavior of Atlantic Walruses
3. Current Stocks, Distribution, and Population Estimates

Section II: Indigenous Walrus Roles – 4,000 BC to Present
4. The Role of the Walrus in Artic Indigenous Cultures and Mythology
5. Paleo-Inuit Walrus Use in Article Canada and Greenland
6. Neo-Inuit Walrus Use in Arctic Canada and Greenland – 1250 AD to Present

Section III: Non-Indigenous Walrus Roles – Medieval Times to Present
7. European and Greenlandic Norse (Viking) Walrus Hunting – Methods, Techniques, and Extent
8. Medieval European Ivory Exchange
9. Modern Commercial Atlantic Walrus Exploitation
10. Historical Management of the Atlantic Walrus

Section IV: Future Directions and Innovations in Atlantic Walrus Research
11. Molecular Advances in Archaeological and Biological Research
12. Marine Mammal Monitoring and Drone Technology Applications
13. Future Atlantic Walrus Management and Conservation in a Changing Arctic