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Polar bears have evolved to survive in the Arctic.
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Polar Bear on the Ice

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Phoenix swimming with her calf.
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A Right Whale Named Phoenix

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Polar bears are threatened by a lack of sea ice.
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Climate Change at the Poles

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Sea lions generate thrust, or forward propulsion, by bringing their fore-flippers together in big sweeping motions called “claps.”  When a sea lion “claps,” it stretches its flippers out to the sides and sweeps them down. Then it tucks its flippe
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How Do Sea Lions Swim?

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Human activity is increasing in the Arctic marine environment due to climate change. To help the most vulnerable areas, the Global Marine Program of IUCN, along with partners, is convening a series of workshops aimed at enhancing ecosystem-based management and identifying biologically or ecologically important or vulnerable habitats. Burgerbukta, a bay in Svalbard, Norway, is being managed for ecosystem protection.
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The Sant Ocean Hall: Life at the Poles Exhibit

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an animated dolphin in an arm chair
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Don't Feed Wild Dolphins

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Elephant seals' eyes are specialized to dim light and, in particular, to light at the wavelength of 485 nm -- which is the same wavelength given off by the bioluminescent lanternfish that are the seals' main prey.
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Elephant Seals Laze on the Beach

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In 2011, storms and lack of ice-cover due to a warmer winter climate resulted in hundreds of seal pups being washed up on the shore of Prince Edward Island. Like many, this young seal faced an uncertain future. See more Nature's Best Photos.
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Harp Seal, Prince Edward Island National Park, Canada

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A Bryde's whale catches a meal
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The Case of the Mystery Whale

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Fossil Whale Digsite at Cerro Ballena, Chile
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The Whale Graveyard Whodunit

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a small hut on the shore is surrounded by thousands of walruses
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Walruses For Miles

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a whale at the surface with an orange suction tag
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The Minke Whale

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