only place in the world to see the narwhals. enly we hear something close take a massive gasp for air. >> there it is. see the whale right there. >> reporter: if as on cue, the fog clears just long enough for us to realize we are surrounded. they're all around us now. and for just a second, we spot it. don't blink or you will miss it. that ivory tusk. that's very cool. >> that was awesome. what got me hooked on the arctic they have chosen to come to you. >> reporter: you are not afraid snau a . >> no. they're not going to hurt you. they're curious, wondering what are you doing here. this is my backyard. >> reporter: just as quickly as the narwhal as peer, they're gone. a reminder of just how vulnerable the creatures are to climate change. but rising temperatures aren't just affecting the narwhal. there are 4 million people living here in the arctic. as our guide showed me, this is not a winter safari destination. it's his home. the sea ice, his highway, his livelihoo livelihood, it's how he feed his family. >> i love hunting. >>