Narwhal Research for the Scientific Community


This curated collection comprehensively examines narwhal research, delving into their unique physiological adaptations, ecological significance, and the pressing conservation challenges they face in the rapidly changing Arctic. With contributions from leading scientists and recent peer-reviewed studies, these articles provide an in-depth analysis suitable for academics, professionals, and informed readers. Use narwhal biology as a lens better to understand Arctic marine ecosystems and global climate dynamics. For 17 facts about the Narwhal, click here.

  • Martin Nweeia Studies an Enigma

    Harvard School of Dental Medicine

    Spring 2013 | Volume 73, Number 1

  • "That's One Weird Tooth'

    - Science News Magazine

    March 2006 | Vol 169. No 12.

  • California Academy of Sciences

    The Ins and Outs of the Narwhal's Tusk

    December 14, 2005

  • Connecticut State Dental Association

    The Narwhal Tooth: Solving the Mystery of Nature’s Most Intriguing Tooth

    Connecticut State Dental Association

    Date, Date.

  • Annual Review of Animal Biosciences

    Biology and Cultural Importance of the Narwhal

    2014

  • The Narwhal's Unique Sensory Organ

    Harvard School of Dental Medicine

    Spring 2013 | Volume 73, Number 1

  • PNAS

    Isumaqatigingniq: Building a Transformational Science Education Model

    National Academy of Sciences

    August 21, 2020

  • Harvard School of Dental Medicinei

    The Narwhal Tooth: Solving the Mystery of Nature’s Most Intriguing Tooth

    December 14, 2005

A Connecticut Dentist’s Fascination with the Narwhal Tusk Transformed Him into a Narwhal Expert


When faced with the decision “...Are you going to become an anthropologist? Or a dentist?” Nweeia didn’t understand why he couldn’t do both.

For Students

  • “Isumaqatigingniq: Building a Transformational Science Education Model”

    - Journal of Arctic Institute of North America

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  • “Isumaqatigingniq: Building a Transformational Science Education Model”

    - Journal of Arctic Institute of North America

    Date, Date.

  • “Isumaqatigingniq: Building a Transformational Science Education Model”

    Journal of Arctic Institute of North America

    Date, Date.

  • “Isumaqatigingniq: Building a Transformational Science Education Model”

    Journal of Arctic Institute of North America

    Date, Date.