Concerted action is required to mitigate the impact of warming on polar ecosystems and sustainably manage these unique habitats. Polar regions contain vast, undiscovered biodiversity but are ...
Every species of animal and plant that lives or breeds in the Arctic is experiencing dramatic change. As the polar region warms, species endure extreme weather, shrinking and altered habitat, ...
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus), the apex predators of the Arctic, are facing a critical threat due to climate change. Projections indicate that their global population could decline by more than 30% ...
The Barents Sea has lost sea ice faster than other areas with polar bears as temperatures have risen there more than in other Arctic regions.