Emerson Kelly, a senior at Pinecrest Lakes Prep, traveled to Churchill, Manitoba, to join Polar Bears International (PBI) during the annual polar bear migration season. After receiving a symbolic Adoption Kit containing a polar bear toy as a child, Emerson became a self-acclaimed ambassador. This year, Emerson was invited to join scientific team members on Tundra Buggy One, a unique research vehicle and broadcast center built for field observation, polar bear tagging, data collection, and educational STEM programs delivered online from the Arctic to students around the world.

Emerson is the youngest participant to shadow the team members who observe and share insights into the lives of these Arctic predators and the challenges they face. She spent five days at the Tundra Lodge basecamp lo

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