Scientists issue warning over worrisome conditions that could leave polar bears stranded — here's what you need to know

Scientists issue warning over worrisome conditions that could leave polar bears stranded — here's what you need to know

Each year, polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay face a race against the seasons. As summer rolls in and sea ice melts, their crucial hunting grounds vanish — leaving them stranded on land without access to their main food source: seals. This year, researchers are sounding the alarm about especially poor sea ice conditions in the Western Hudson Bay — and what it could mean for the polar bears and, eventually, our own communities. What's happening? …