Climate Change & The Melting Sea IceThe polar bear (Nanoq) relies entirely on Arctic sea ice as its primary hunting ground. It is from this ice platform that they hunt seals, their essential energy source. As the Arctic sea ice melts faster and earlier each summer, the polar bear’s hunting season is dramatically cut short.…

The wild polar bear population is not one single nomadic group. Instead, scientists from the IUCN Species Survival Commission divide the Arctic into 19 relatively discrete subpopulations spread across five nations (The Range States): Canada, the United States (Alaska), Denmark (Greenland), Norway (Svalbard), and Russia. The total global population is estimated to be between 22,000…

Polar Bear PatrolsSupporting community-led teams that monitor coastlines and use non-lethal deterrents to keep both bears and local towns safe. Sea Ice ResearchFunding GPS tracking collars and satellite technology for Polar Bears International to map and protect the remaining sea ice habitats. Radar Early-WarningDeploying advanced “bear-dar” systems that detect approaching polar bears through heavy fog…

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