Arctic Related Content

Polar Bear Mother and Cub
Feb 27 2013 - 10:23am
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is found in the Arctic and classified as a vulnerable species by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This marine mammal can swim more than 30 miles when sea ice has receded due to warm temperatures.
Arctic Cod Beneath the Ice
Aug 9 2012 - 5:21pm
An Arctic cod rests in an ice-covered space. View the “Under Arctic Ice” photo essay.
Forecast for Polar Bear Populations
Mar 23 2010 - 2:43pm
Scientists document a direct relationship between the extent of sea ice and polar bear survival. Future projected reductions in the extent of annual sea-ice due to global warming may result in the loss of nearly 40% of the Arctic ecosystem’s carrying capacity for polar bears. By mid-century polar...