Sea Ice

Science & Nature

Dancing ice describes ice that appears to move, vibrate, or shudder on or under water, producing sounds, waves, or visible ripples. The term is used in physics to discuss resona...

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wildlife-conservation

This explainer covers how polar bears (Ursus maritimus) use the waters, sea ice, and coastal features of the Chukchi Sea and the vicinity of Kolyuchin Island. The region lies in...

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wildlife-biology

A polar bear that appears skinny is often responding to natural seasonal changes in energy demand and food availability rather than an immediate crisis. These large marine mamma...

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