A sign marking a security point and warning from polar bears stands in the snow in Kongsfjord, in the outskirts of Ny-Aalesund, Svalbard, Norway, April 6, 2023. Polar bear sightings in Kongsfjord over the past four years have been higher than ever before, as the animals are left hungrier due to partly the loss of their sea ice hunting grounds and are more often prowling nearby islands in search of food. “If you work along the coast long enough, even taking all the precautions, you’re likely to eventually see a polar bear,” said biologist Joanna Sulich, 31. “Your training and understanding of behavior is essential.” REUTERS/Lisi Niesner