Posts Tagged ‘ocean’
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.
Read MoreMurkowski Bill Targets Ocean Acidification in Rural Communities
Senator Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill in the Senate earlier this month to identify and assess coastal communities most affected by ocean acidification.
Read MoreAboard NOAA Ship, Challenges and Adventure While Mapping Sea Floor
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.
Read MoreWhales!
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…
Read MoreA 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,…
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