Why polar bears at sea have higher pollution levels than those staying on land
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 10:50
in Earth & Climate
As the climate changes, myriad animal populations are being impacted. In particular, Arctic sea-ice is in decline, causing polar bears in the Barents Sea region to alter their feeding and hunting habits. Bears that follow sea-ice to offshore areas have higher pollutant levels than those staying on land -- but why? A new study reports the likely reasons.