Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I would also like to have a better understanding of habitat and critical habitat. There is something I would like to understand about polar bears—not to dwell on this subject too much. Given that we know there has been a significant reduction in sea ice, what impact does this have on the habitat of the polar bear? Do you have a report that would explain why this species was placed on a list of species of special concern, rather than a list of threatened species?
Is sea ice not the habitat of the polar bear? Is it a critical habitat? Can you clarify, please?