United States
WWF's US office in Anchorage works on Arctic issues across Alaska, and on conservation challenges that cross borders.
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Assessing shipping risk
As the Arctic sea ice diminishes, shipping through the Bering Strait region will increase. WWF is working with partners to protect marine resources from the threat of shipwrecks and related oil spills, invasive species, ship strikes, and pollution.
Protecting America's fishbasket
WWF is working with partners to protect Bristol Bay’s unmatched salmon runs and biodiversity through science and advocacy.
Protecting polar bears across borders
WWF addresses conservation of polar bears at the local, national, and international levels. We support community initiatives such as polar bear patrols and contribute to planning and implementing range-wide conservation plans.
Reducing polar bear conflict in Alaska
Along the northern coast of Alaska, WWF supports several active polar bear patrols and education programs.
Publications
The Circle 03.19
15 October 2019
The Circle 02.19
13 June 2019
2019 Arctic Council Conservation Scorecard - Overview
29 April 2019
2019 Arctic Council Scorecard Country Overviews
29 April 2019
2019 Arctic Council Scorecard Methodology
29 April 2019
The Circle 01.18
1 May 2018Meet the team
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Beaufort, Bering & Chukchi Seas
Wildlife doesn't recognize borders, and these seas shared by Canada, Russia and the United States are a perfect opportunity for Arctic collaboration.
Russia
WWF is working across Russia's vast marine and terrestrial Arctic territory.