Defenders' Experts
Polar Bear
Polar bears are often considered the largest land carnivores in the world. In fact, polar bears are marine mammals, spending much of their time on Arctic sea ice hundreds of miles from land. In 2008, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the polar bear in Alaska threatened, the first listing under the Endangered Species Act chalked up primarily to climate change.
Feds Take Essential Stand for the Future of Polar Bears
November 24, 2010 - Interior Secretary Salazar announced the designation of more than 187,000 square miles of onshore barrier islands, denning areas and offshore sea ice as critical habitat for polar bears.
In the Field
Defenders is working on the ground to save polar bears in Alaska by exploring ways reduce conflicts between bears and people.
Management and Policy
Climate change is melting polar bear habitat at an alarming rate, but there are still things we can do to save this Arctic icon. By taking immediate steps protect polar bears, we can keep them from disappearing from U.S. shores.
Sea Bear Under Seige: Polar Bears and Climate Change in Alaska
A new report by Defenders details the plight of the polar bear and offers an extensive list of actions that should be undertaken to assist these Arctic marine animals.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Essential to Iconic Marine Mammal’s Survival
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the largest onshore denning site for polar bears, and will become even more important as sea ice continues to disappear. Yet America’s insatiable thirst for oil has threatened the refuge for decades. Read about the threats to this pristine wilderness and increasingly vital home to polar bears.
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