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.
Murkowski Bill Targets Ocean Acidification in Rural Communities
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Senator Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill in the Senate earlier this month to identify and assess coastal communities most affected by ocean acidification.
Aboard NOAA Ship, Challenges and Adventure While Mapping Sea Floor
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In Alaska, summertime is an opportunity for an “adventure” of discovery: exploring and updating ocean floor maps of Alaska’s coastal waters. These are places few people have seen, says a crewman of one NOAA vessel.
Whales!
The temperatures are hovering in the low-50s, and our region’s families are fishing, hunting, and preparing to gather greens and berries. They are also listening to KNOM. The radio is a constant companion for thousands of Alaskans, and if they could, they would thank all who make this radio ministry possible! Last week, KNOM staff covered a […]
A look back: a village trip in ’08
Travel by KNOM volunteers to the communities we serve has long been an essential part of our mission; thanks to the sponsorship of a regional air carrier, our flights to these communities are usually free. The photos above offer a glimpse into a special trip five years ago, when volunteer Danielle Sylvester ventured to Wales, […]