Their scientific name means maritime bear, and derives from this fact. Polar bears hunt their preferred food of seals from the edge of sea ice, often living off fat reserves when no sea ice is present. Because of their dependence on the sea ice, polar bears are classified as marine mammals.[7] Because of expected habitat loss caused by climate change, the polar bear is classified as a vulnerable species, and at least three of the nineteen polar bear subpopulations are currently in decline.[8]
DSCA's plan to guide the Defense Security Cooperation community in the development and execution of innovative security solutions that support mutual U.S. and partner interests. See Latest Updates. DSCA is the Departmentâs lead agency for the execution of Security Cooperation programs. DSCA subject-matter expertise spans the gamut of Security Cooperation activities to include policy, financial, legal, legislative, programmatic, and weapons systems experts.
Why GAO Did This Study. The Federal Protective Service (FPS), within the Department of Homeland. Security (DHS), and the General Services Administration (GSA) have taken. some steps to improve collaboration, such as drafting a joint strategy. While each. agency has some individual policies for collaboration, the two agencies have. made limited progress in agreeing on several key practices as described below.