Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2007 - 14:01
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SEDNA Beaufort Sea Ice

Will you see any animals, such as polar bears on the ice?

Wed, 04/04/2007 - 13:04

Robert Harris

Hi,We are well away from the big open water leads.  The polar bears will follow the seals.  As the spring proceeds there maybe some bears in the area.  We are being careful and keeping an eye out.  As the helicopter goes out to put out instruments, they also keep an eye out for bears.  The daily supply plane also circles the camp, before it lands.  We are in the bears territory and we want to respect that and avoid any bears.