The Turing Podcast
The Turing Podcast
The Alan Turing Institute
Navigating Change: AI in Arctic Sea Ice Forecasting
28 minutes Posted Nov 6, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Introduction to Arctic Climate Change
Meet the your host Amelia and co-host Dr Sophie Arana
Understanding the Role of a Research Application Manager
Introduction to ICE Net
AI vs. Traditional Physics-based Forecasting Models
Human Expertise and AI Collaboration
Introducing Dr. Ellie Bowler and her sea ice and caribou migration forecasting research
Challenges in Sea Ice Forecasting
Caribou Migration and Conservation
Impact of Human Activities on Arctic Wildlife
Innovative Conservation Methods
Future of ICE Net and AI in Conservation
Conclusion and Further Resources
Introduction to Arctic Climate Change
Meet the your host Amelia and co-host Dr Sophie Arana
Understanding the Role of a Research Application Manager
Introduction to IceNet
AI vs. Traditional Forecasting Models
Human Expertise and AI Collaboration
Introducing Dr. Ellie Bowler and Her Research
Challenges in Sea Ice Forecasting
Caribou Migration and Conservation
Impact of Human Activities on Arctic Wildlife
Innovative Conservation Methods
Future of IceNet and AI in Conservation
Conclusion and Further Resources
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The Arctic is undergoing rapid changes due to climate change, making sea ice forecasting increasingly important. In this episode of the Turing Podcast, hosts Amelia Jabry and Dr. Sophie Arana discuss the critical role of AI models like IceNet in predicting sea ice conditions and aiding conservation efforts. Featuring Dr. Ellie Bowler from the British Antarctic Survey, the conversation dives into the technical details of IceNet, its applications for wildlife conservation, and the challenges of predicting sea ice dynamics. The discussion also covers the importance of these predictions for indigenous communities and wildlife that rely on the frozen Arctic landscape. Learn how AI is revolutionising our approach to these urgent environmental challenges.
Read more about our environmental forecasting work here: https://www.turing.ac.uk/blog/democratising-environmental-forecasting-age-ai 
Explore IceNet: https://icenet.ai/
Find out more about Dr Ellie Bowler's publications: https://www.bas.ac.uk/profile/eller/
Read more about Dr Sophie Arana here: https://www.turing.ac.uk/people/dr-sophie-arana 
 
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