For humans, the Arctic is a harshly inhospitable place, but the conditions there are precisely what polar bears require to survive - and thrive. 'Harsh' to us is 'home' for them. Take away the ice and snow, increase the temperature by even a little, and the realm that makes their lives possible literally melts away.

We need to respect the oceans and take care of them as if our lives depended on it. Because they do.

The Arctic is a place that historically, during all preceding human history, has largely been an icy realm with an impact on ocean currents. That, in turn, influences the temperature of the planet. The Arctic is now vulnerable because of the excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, with a rate of melting that is stunning.

Even as a child, I found a way to survive.

Vast areas are witness to the struggles of destitute populations trying to survive under unlivable conditions.

Don't dress to kill, dress to survive.