Polar bears aren't the only animals under threat from shrinking ice in the Arctic. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has proposed designating a huge stretch of waters off ...

At the edge of the Arctic in northern Canada, the annual migration of polar bears draws tourists, photographers, and scientists like Geoff York. Buggies traverse the frozen terrain, bringing tourists ...

YOU never forget your first visit to Alaska — especially the Aleutian Islands. When I was commander of the Coast Guard district that serves Alaska, I came to know the waters surrounding the Aleutian ...

WASHINGTON— The National Marine Fisheries Service announced two proposed rules today to designate critical habitat protections for Arctic ice seals in Alaska. The new rules for ringed seals and ...

You may have found yourself randomly wondering aboutUrsus maritimus, Latin for "sea bear," more commonly known as polar bears. The furry mammals are stellar swimmers and can be found in the cold ...

The Arctic fox is a resilient and highly adaptable mammal that thrives in some of the world’s harshest climates. Found across ...

Polar bears hold the title of the largest carnivorous land mammals on the planet. They typically measure between seven to eight feet in length. Males are significantly larger than females, with large ...

WASHINGTON— The Trump administration agreed today to finally make a decision on designating critical habitat in Alaska for two ice-seal species. Both bearded and ringed seals are listed as threatened ...