Dr. Steven Amstrup, PBI Sr. Scientist, Dying Cub & Nature Paper
Dr. Steven C. Amstrup, senior scientist with Polar Bears International, addresses the question of the Dying Cub Video. He also discusses the paper he recently published in the prestigious journal, Nature, which offers hope for polar bears if we significantly reduce carbon emissions. There are many unknowns about the dying cub,… Read More »
Outpouring of Concerns Over the Starving Polar Bear Family
As expected, the video I recently released of a starving family of polar bears has raised lots of emotions. I have approved each and every comment in the prior post even though several were considerably off topic. However, like all of those who have voiced their sadness, I too was… Read More »
Response to Blogger Tom Nelson About Telegraph Article
Recently the British newspaper The Telegraph ran the story of the starving polar bear video I shot last month. As predicted there are lots of negative comments about the validity of the claims of starvation. One blogger, Tom Nelson, laid out some questions that I answered on his website but… Read More »
Starving Polar Bear Family
Starving Polar Bear Family This blog post was taken from my field journal where I described seeing a starving polar bear family during my time at Cape Churchill. Nobody can say for sure why this happened but more than one scientist I work with, at Polar Bears International, feel it… Read More »
Another Phenomenal Season of Cape Churchill Polar Bear Photography
November 17, 2010 On my way to Winnipeg. It’s a beautiful, clear blustery day in Churchill. Winter has finally arrived. Not as cold as it should be by 5-10 degrees but the wind has blown in from the north making it’s presence known with chill factors cold enough to get… Read More »
The Arctic Documentary Project
This blog entry marks the beginning of an adventure, actually more like a mission. A mission to document the changing arctic, its wildlife, landscapes and the people who make this part of the world their home. And in all reality it’s not truly the beginning for I’ve been working on… Read More »
Nikon’s New D3S Still/Video Camera
Harlequin Ducks with the Nikon D3S I’ve just returned from the Alaska tundra where I was producing material for a new book project on documenting the changing arctic for Polar Bears International. Before I left Nikon was kind enough to send me their newest digital SLR the D3S for testing… Read More »
On the Road to Document the Arctic
It’s a great morning here in Anchorage. Got in last night and I’m now having a cup of coffee in the Alaska Boardroom where they do a fabulous job of taking care of you. Some days are just better than others but thankfully most are great. Today however has been… Read More »
Polar Bear Caught in Act of Infanticide and Cannibalism
I’ve just finished the polar bear season in Churchill, Manitoba. It was a great year, fairly typical except for extremely warm temperatures. Along with the much above average temps, there was an additional event I’ll never forget. About two days into the trip we came upon a large male polar… Read More »
Polar Sea Icebreaker Expedition with PBI and the National Science Foundation
September 25, 2009 Temp 30F My day began quite early. The alarm on my watch gently broke my slumber at the 4:00am mark. I’ve never been one to jump out of bed and this morning was no different. I laid there curled in the fetal position on my right side… Read More »