Mirror mirror in the sea...
A polar bear is testing the strength of thin sea ice. Polar bears and their interaction with the cryosphere are a prime example of how the biosphere is able to adapt to an "Active Planet". They are also a prime example of how the anthropogenic influence on Earth's climate system endangers other lifeforms.
Taken on 22
August
2015
Submitted on 24 February 2016
Winner in the Theme of the EGU 2016 General Assembly: Active Planet
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Location
- Oceans & Seas (131)
- Arctic Ocean (15)
- Exact location (30.8000 E, 81.7000 N)
Tags
arctic, climate change, sea ice, wildlife, polar bear
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II
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Credit: Mario Hoppmann (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)
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