With More Seabirds Dying in the Arctic, a Research Vessel Makes a Rare Voyage
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.