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Alaska’s bees are tough, surviving frigid winters and flying where others can’t—but they’re also alarmingly sensitive to climate shifts. The Alaska Bee Atlas, powered by volunteers and scientists, is mapping bee populations across the state to track how warming temperatures, earlier blooms, and invasive plants are disrupting their delicate timing with flowers. With help from universities and federal agencies, researchers are uncovering how bees adapt—or struggle—as Alaska’s ecosystems evolve. Each sample collected is a vital clue in a long-term puzzle, guiding smarter conservation and land management decisions that protect these essential pollinators for future generations.

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