Thus, many lines of evidence suggest it is «more likely than not» that observations of bearded seals resting on sea ice platforms is only evidence of a convenience, not a survival requirement. (landscapesandcycles.net)
Up in Alaska, it's so hot now that the traditional hunt for bearded seal last summer was cut abnormally short due to melted ice, causing the Native community there to worry about losing the ability to continue with their traditional ways of acquiring food and practicing their culture. (truth-out.org)
As the BRT stated, «Research suggests that, during the time of whelping and nursing, bearded seals prefer areas where the percent concentration of sea ice is > 25 %. (landscapesandcycles.net)