A University of Manitoba researcher is available to speak to members of the media about the Province’s announcement today to invest $31 million into the construction of a new polar bear rescue shelter and a new polar bear exhibit at the Assiniboine Park Zoo.

John Iacozza, Instructor in Environment and Geography, studies the relationship between snow-covered sea ice processes and polar bear habitats. He can be reached at 204-474-8483 (iacozzaj@cc.umanitoba.ca).

For more information please contact Sean Moore, public affairs, University of Manitoba, at 204-474-7963 (sean_moore@umanitoba.ca).