Polar Bear Tracker Update: Summer 2026 Summer is the time of year when polar bears are wrapping up their biggest feasting period, having enjoyed gorging themselves on the bounty of plump spring seal pups. See what the Hudson Bay and Svalbard polar bears have been up to. International Polar Bear Day 2026 Press Release Tune into live scientist chats about polar bear families, catch the live stream of the Northern Lights, and get involved in Arctic conservation. Protect their future and our own. Polar Bears International is the only organization dedicated solely to protecting the future of polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. The Southern Beaufort Sea sub-population has historically been one of the best-studied populations in the world. That long-term monitoring has allowed scientists to document that persistent sea ice loss is leading to fewer cubs and greater energy use for adult bears, prompting a 40 percent decline in the population. Today, this effort is threatened both by changing environmental conditions. Send Polar Bear International eco-adoptions to someone special—support polar bear conservation at the same time. You will receive a beautiful personalized eco-certificate to email to someone special. No shipping is required; therefore, there is no associated carbon footprint! Churchill, Canada, and Svalbard, Norway – July 15, 2026 — Polar Bears International (PBI), the only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to polar bears and their environment, will host Arctic Sea Ice Day on July 15th, showcasing new bear-tracking innovations, research, and live chats with scientists. Hunting is a complex topic with respect to polar bears, one intertwined with Indigenous cultural traditions and rights. Appreciating these nuances and complexities is fundamental to understanding why limited trade and sport hunting is allowed. Polar Bears and Sport Hunting Polar Bears International opposes the illegal killing of polar bears in all forms. At the same time, we recognize that. The size of a polar bear's range depends on two main factors: the quality of the sea ice and the availability of their seal prey. Polar bears don’t have territories, partly because their sea ice habitat is always moving and changing with the seasons, expanding in winter, and retreating in summer. From a love of blubber to enormous paws, polar bears are remarkable animals, with many unusual adaptations that help them thrive in the Arctic. As part of our Polar Bear Week celebration, we wanted to share 10 of our favorite facts about what makes polar bears tick. Every purchase supports polar bear conservation. Polar Bears International is dedicated to saving polar bears through science, advocacy, and inspiring action. Shop eCards, eco-adoptions, and more.