More than any other animal, the polar bear, Ursus maritimus, is recognized as the symbol of the Arctic. Captions and Photo source: ©© Peter Prokosch / UNEP
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No place on the planet is more vulnerable to climate change than the polar regions of the Arctic and the Antarctic. Warming waters and the loss of sea ice are affecting the habitat and food source for many polar species from penguins in Antarctica to polar bears in the Arctic.
To discuss these issues, leading scientists in the fields of polar research will convene at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) for a scientific workshop that will also include a free public event and art exhibit.
“This is an exciting project for me because of the science, and the potential impact on society,” said Stéphanie Jenouvrier, WHOI Assistant Scientist and organizer of the colloquium. “Developing conservation strategies for climate change is a big challenge that requires a strong network of international collaborators.”
To bring this subject to the public’s attention, polar scientists and policy makers assembled for the conference will present their latest research and conservation policies at a public forum, “From Penguins to Polar Bears: Impacts of Climate Change” on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at WHOI’s Redfield Auditorium located at 45 Water Street in Woods Hole, Mass…
