RMV-A2_Species Status Assessment for the Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)

The report serves as final product of CAP Objective-7, Action RMV-A2

Title: Species Status Assessment for the Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)

Prepared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Polar Bear Program, Marine Mammals Management Anchorage, Alaska Version 1.0 – 18 Aug 2023

This polar bear (Ursus maritimus) Species Status Assessment documents our use of the best available scientific information to characterize the biological status of polar bears. The polar bear is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act throughout their range. The purpose of the assessment is to inform the 5-year Review for the species as required under the Endangered Species Act and to inform future conservation efforts.