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 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 01.18
1 May 2018
Polar Bear CAP Scorecard
30 January 2018
Factsheet: Keeping people and polar bears safe
26 February 2016
The Circle 01.15
13 March 2015
Modeling oil spills in the Beaufort Sea
15 December 2014
Icon on Ice: International Trade and Management of Polar Bears
29 October 2012Meet the team
Recommended reading
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.