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Sea ice loss is putting polar bears in a tough spot

For polar bears on the hunt for food, sea ice is a vital resource. Whether waiting for a seal to come up for air at a breathing hole, or snagging a seal hauled out on the ice before it slips back into the water, sea ice offers polar bears access to their prey. But with rising temperatures melting away Arctic sea ice, these hunting grounds are rapidly disappearing… Source

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