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Polar bear mother and two cubs on the Beaufort Sea ice.

Polar Bear Research

Polar bears ( Ursus maritimus) are one of 4 marine mammal species managed by the U.S. Department of Interior. The USGS Alaska Science Center leads long–term research on polar bears to inform local, state, national and international policy makers regarding conservation of the species and its habitat. Our studies, ongoing since 1985, are focused on population dynamics, health and energetics...
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Land Management Research Program, Species Management Research Program, Alaska Science Center
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Polar Bear Research

Polar bears ( Ursus maritimus) are one of 4 marine mammal species managed by the U.S. Department of Interior. The USGS Alaska Science Center leads long–term research on polar bears to inform local, state, national and international policy makers regarding conservation of the species and its habitat. Our studies, ongoing since 1985, are focused on population dynamics, health and energetics...
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close up of Pacific walruses resting on the beach, Alaska

Tracking Data Releases

U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, has previously released tracking data sets of polar bears and Greater White-fronted goose.
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Tracking Data Releases

U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, has previously released tracking data sets of polar bears and Greater White-fronted goose.
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