Polar bears hunt for ringed seals by waiting for them to emerge from breathing holes in the ice which abiotic change made decreasing polar bears ability to hunt
The decreasing extent of sea ice due to climate change is the abiotic change that has impacted the ability of polar bears to hunt for ringed seals. With reduced surface area of sea ice, there are fewer places for the seals to create breathing holes, making it more difficult for the polar bears to effectively hunt their primary prey. Additionally, melting sea ice affects the timing and location of seal breeding grounds, further disrupting the delicate balance of the Arctic ecosystem and the polar bears' hunting habits.
