The explore.org team joined Elise Andrew from I F***ing Love Science to interview Polar Bears International’s Andrew Derocher, professor of biological sciences and polar bear expert from the arctic tundra in Churchill, Manitoba. The chat was held live from the Tundra Buggy.
Dr. Derocher opened up about threats to Polar Bears, their role as an “indicator species” and steps we can take to help conserve the species.
Dr. Andrew Derocher is a professor of biology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, and a longtime scientific advisor to Polar Bears International. His field research focuses on polar bears in the Canadian Arctic and the polar bears of Hudson Bay. Over the course of more than 20 years studying polar bears, Dr. Derocher’s research has focused on the limiting and regulating factors of polar bear populations including habitat use, harvest effects, and predator-prey relationships. His current work includes assessment of the effects of climate change and toxic chemicals on polar bears.
Catch the interview here:
