Figure 5. Mining exploration activities and their location with respect to the area where polar bears are likely to be present in Nunavut

The following figure shows the mining and exploration sites and their location relative to areas where polar bears are present (green on the map) and the nursing sites (areas with red stripes).

Mining sites in Nunavut are currently located outside of the area where polar bears are likely to be present, but there are about ten mining exploration projects within this area.