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pl23_anim2644.jpg

These polar bears are on very thin ice, surrounded by cracks and leads, whichmake it very hard for them to travel

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Description

These polar bears are on very thin ice, surrounded by cracks and leads, whichmake it very hard for them to travel.

Credit

NOAA/OER/Hidden Ocean

Photographer

Katrin Iken

Location

Alaska, Chukchi Sea area

Collection

NOAA's Ark

NOAA Affiliation

UA Fairbanks