Polar
Join our walrus watch!
As walruses face the climate crisis, we need to know more about how they’re affected. So we’re supporting a vast satellite survey in the Arctic – and we need your help
On the whale trail in the Southern Ocean
It’s vital that we study how climate change is affecting Antarctic wildlife. Tracking whales is one way to find out more
Notes from the field: Emperor penguins
Life among Antarctica’s emperor penguins is challenging but hugely rewarding for ornithologist Jimmy Allain, who says the more we study these majestic birds, the better we can protect them
Get involved: Meet a walrus detective
Our Walrus From Space project, in partnership with British Antarctic Survey, is giving thousands of people the chance to get involved with conservation research. Volunteer Evy Schouten explains why she signed up to become a citizen scientist
We’re learning more about Canada’s polar bears
Your support has backed research into human-wildlife conflict in Hudson Bay, helping us to keep people and polar bears safe
Protecting whale highways
Human activities are creating a hazardous and often fatal obstacle course for migrating whales. Our new report highlights the growing dangers – and calls for urgent action to safeguard the oceans
Penguins on the edge
Emperor penguins are particularly vulnerable to climate change, as they depend on sea ice for their survival. With your help, we’re using satellite imagery to understand more about these Antarctic icons to support vital conservation efforts
Raising the alarm for polar bears
With your support, Arctic scientists have published vital research into the effects of climate change on polar bear populations
Predicting the future of sea ice
Arctic sea ice is melting fast, with devastating consequences for people and wildlife. But we’re developing new technology to help forecast ice conditions, so we can plan for change
“Nature should be at the core of everything we do”
Naturalist and presenter Steve Backshall has seen a lot of the world, witnessing first-hand the effects of human activity. But he’s hopeful that positive action will turn the tide on destruction
Drowning in sound?
Our oceans are alive with an orchestra of marine wildlife. But as the ice melts, the harmony of Arctic seas is being drowned out by human activity. We’re working to understand the impact of this audio intrusion – and how to help combat it
Notes from the field: Antarctic seals
How do you survey sleeping seals? Very carefully, reports polar scientist Prem Gill
The world’s climate change hotspots
Climate change could make critical ecosystems around the globe unsuitable for wildlife or people. Here are some of the stories from the affected areas
Thermal tech in the Arctic
We’ve tested cutting-edge technology using thermal cameras to help polar bears and people live together more safely
Gallery: Richard Barrett’s Wild World
Join photographer Richard Barrett on a tour of the globe in search of some of its most legendary creatures in his new photo book
