As Arctic Sea Ice Shrinks, New Research Shows How Much Energy Polar Bears Use to Find Food – PBS
Article Synopsis – Research suggests that polar bears are catching fewer seals and moving greater distances than they did historically, resulting in an energy imbalance that negatively affects their condition and reproductive success. In the Beaufort Sea, polar bears have shown declines in abundance, survival rates and body condition. Researchers also found that polar bears require 1.6 times more energy in their daily activities than scientists had previously believed, making them even more vulnerable as sea ice disappears. To read the actual article click here.