Climate Change Victim: Ribbon Seal
Like the polar bear, the ribbon seal may be on thin ice.
The National Marine Fisheries Service began a formal review of the species this week, after environmental groups petitioned to include the seal with zebra-like markings on the Endangered Species list.
As with the polar bear, the ribbon seal's plight is tied to the fate of the Arctic, particularly sea ice that in the summer of 2007 decreased to record-low levels.
more HERE
The National Marine Fisheries Service began a formal review of the species this week, after environmental groups petitioned to include the seal with zebra-like markings on the Endangered Species list.
As with the polar bear, the ribbon seal's plight is tied to the fate of the Arctic, particularly sea ice that in the summer of 2007 decreased to record-low levels.
more HERE
Labels: global warming, polar bear, ribbon seal
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