With More Seabirds Dying in the Arctic, a Research Vessel Makes a Rare Voyage
Warmer temperatures and low sea ice are causing changes in Arctic ecosystems that scientists don’t yet fully understand. Recent increases in seabird die-offs have prompted the voyage of a research vessel that hasn’t visited the region in more than 20 years.
Scientists Study Spring Transition in Bering Strait Waters
The Bering Sea is getting warmer, and sea ice coverage is more unreliable. A team of scientists is trying to understand the details of how that affects the diverse marine life in these waters.
Story49: Delbert Pungowiyi
When Delbert Pungowiyi was a young man in Savoonga, they had “nine months of winter.” This year, ice barely reached the island. In this two-part series, Delbert shares his memories of growing up on St. Lawrence Island and how he became a fierce voice for his community in a time of great change.
Northwest Arctic Borough to Purchase More Spot Trackers for Public Use
Borough Public Safety Director Chris Hatch says the trackers can be life-saving and can help keep search-and-rescue volunteers from getting worn out.
Alaska Native Leaders Imagine Divergent ‘Arctic Futures’
A conference in Nome last week brought together leaders from Alaska Native communities to discuss the challenges — and opportunities — facing an evolving Arctic.
Listening to the Bering Sea
A new scientific study happening along Western Alaska’s coasts is all about listening — to the sounds of the sea, and to how those sounds are clues for long-term changes in the region. Your support brought to KNOM listeners the news of this fascinating undertaking.
Scientists Listen for Mammals, Ships in a Changing Bering Sea
Less sea ice means increased shipping traffic, and that could impact marine mammals in the region. To get a better idea of what’s changing, scientists are listening in on the sounds of the Bering Sea.
Marine Biologists Seek Answers in a Warmer Bering Sea
A group of marine scientists is visiting Western Alaska this week to discuss the results of a second bottom-trawl survey of the northern Bering Sea.
Climate and Weather Data Show Significant Changes In Nome, Bering Sea, and Alaska
National Weather Service observations show that, since 1900, water temperatures in the Bering Sea between June and August have been gradually rising. With that in mind, NWS says a weak to moderate La Niña is possible in Alaskan waters this winter.
Lt. Governor Talks Arctic Policy During Nome Visit; Climate Change Action Plan Coming Soon
Through his talks with Kawerak on Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott revisited the idea of a local Native council on climate change, which previously existed along with the Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area. The Walker administration is currently developing a climate change action plan which could be released later this year.