Arctic

Jun 20 2019
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As sea ice changes in a warming Arctic, new challenges for polar bear research

By | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Climate Change, Federal Government, North Slope, Science & Tech, Wildlife

“There’s probably going to be a greater amount of uncertainty with some of the information that we’re able to provide, because it’s simply not going to be as precise as it used to be,” said wildlife biologist Todd Atwood. 

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Jun 18 2019
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Melanie Bahnke is the president and CEO of Kawerak Inc. She wants to foster greater acceptance of ivory carvings from her region.

Alaskans push for acceptance of walrus ivory, but there’s an elephant in the room

By | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Arctic, Arts & Culture, Business, Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Nation & World, North Slope, Politics, Subsistence, Western, Wildlife

Federal law prohibits sales of African elephant ivory, but a handful of states have now banned the sale of ivory more broadly. That has repercussions for Alaska Native walrus ivory carvers.

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May 30 2019
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As sea ice melts, fish are showing up farther north off Alaska. A federal fishing trip will investigate if they’re sticking around.

By | Alaska's Energy Desk, Aleutians, Arctic, Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Fisheries, Oceans, Science & Tech, Southwest, Western, Wildlife

A 2017 NOAA survey saw huge amounts of pollock and cod in the northern Bering Sea. Was it an isolated event, or the start of a long-term trend?

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