Nome Port Commission Discusses Ramp Replacement Project, Deep Draft Port
During their extended meeting on January 21, the Nome Port Commission clarified the next steps for the Deep Draft Port, discussed funding for the Ramp Improvement Project, and decided to request more funding from the Nome City Council.
High Frequency Radar Sites in Wales and Shishmaref, Could Help Track Debris and Save Lives
New technology in Wales and Shishmaref that utilizes high frequency radar is collecting important data about the Bering Sea’s ocean currents. That data could help track debris, improve weather forecasts, and even save lives.
Arctic Deep Draft Port Project in Nome Authorized by Congress
After years of waiting, the Arctic Deep Draft Port project in Nome was authorized by Congress on December 21st and is ready to move forward.
Western Arctic Caribou Population and Migration Patterns Continue to Change
The number of animals in the Western Arctic Caribou Herd (WACH) is down by 20 percent. The WACH Working Group discussed the changing numbers and migration patterns of caribou during their annual meeting on December 9th.
Nome Port Commission Plans to Spend $25,000 on Repairs to Thornbush Pad
Nome’s Port Commission covered a lot of ground during their meeting last week, including moving forward with repairs on the West Gold Dock, filling in the Thornbush Pad, and finding funding for the Port of Nome Anode Replacement Project.
Research Shows Pink Salmon Runs are Growing in Warmer Waters
Despite a disappointing salmon season and continuous ecosystem-wide change in the Bering Sea region, recent pink salmon runs across the region have been much larger than ever before.
Official Salmon Harvest Summary Shows Disappointing Numbers for Norton Sound
This year’s Norton Sound’s salmon harvest has been valued at $290,302. That’s according to a preliminary salmon harvest summary from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
USGS Says Harmful Algal Blooms Likely Not Cause of Seabird Die-offs in Region
Recent findings from researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey show that there may not be a correlation between harmful algal blooms and these ongoing seabird die-offs in the Bering Strait.
Limited NOAA Research Team Suggests Cold Pool is Slowly Returning to Bering Sea
NOAA & EcoFOCI sent out one of few research cruises around the Bering Strait earlier this season. The cruise brought back information on the Bering Sea cold pool and marine mammals’ movements.
Village of Solomon Receives Funds to Support Solar Energy Source
The Village of Solomon is one step closer to running on renewable energy after the community received a grant from GRID Alternatives to go towards an $87,000 solar project.