Polar bears bring U.S. and Russia together for treaty and research

Russian biologists were in Anchorage this week to work out some of the details of a treaty to protect polar bears that wander between the U.S. and Russia. The treaty was officially implemented earlier this year, but before all its provisions can take effect, scientists need to figure out some basics about the population.

• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Alaska Region
• Proposal to list polar bears as endangered species

Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage