Research

Learn about population counts, traditional tracking, new methods, and what projects are happening now.

Our team is known for adapting emerging technology to polar bear research and conservation.

Discover why protecting denning moms and cubs is so important — and learn about the work we are doing to help keep families safe.

Learn about the research we are doing to help polar bears and people live safely with each other.

By collaborating with Indigenous peoples, we can develop a deeper understanding of polar bears, including how to coexist and changes observed over time.

By taking a deep dive into polar bear genetics, we can answer key questions about the bears, gathering survival clues and other critical information.

Our zoo and aquarium partners help us with research projects that would be impossible to conduct with polar bears in the wild.

We actively engage in policy and conservation plans through participation in local, national, and international groups.

Studying how polar bears take in and spend calories is key to predicting how the bears will respond to a warming climate.