Norton Sound Communities Look To Build Commercial Reindeer Economy
“If we did it right,” says Savoonga tribal chief Delbert Pungowiyi, the Bering Straits region “could become Alaska’s reindeer capital.”
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.
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.