With sea ice melting, Arctic seabirds face a rising threat, according to a new Alaska study: polar bears(opens in a new tab)
The study shows that as sea ice melts, polar bears change their hunting behavior, increasing danger for Arctic seabirds.
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As the Arctic Warms, Hungry Polar Bears Are Eating More Seabirds—Wiping Out Colonies
Polar bear predation on seabirds intensifies as the Arctic warms, with Shively’s team finding evidence of nests being raided—raising concern over bird colony losses.
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Google Alert: Arctic Google Alert: Arctic As the Arctic Warms, Hungry Polar Bears Are Eating More Seabirds—Wiping Out Colonies(opens in a new tab)
Polar bear predation on seabirds intensifies as the Arctic warms, with Shively’s team finding evidence of nests being raided—raising concern over bird colony losses.