Posts Tagged ‘subsistence’
Federal Board Closes Caribou Hunting to Non-Locals in the Northwest Arctic
Last week, the Federal Subsistence Board voted to close Unit 23 to all but local caribou hunters. The closure will last for one year.
Read MoreShishmaref Man Tracks Sea Ice Conditions with Drone
Dennis Davis said sea ice conditions have become less reliable for his fellow seal and walrus hunters. He said the footage he collects with the drone “is like insurance.”
Read MoreScientists Find Prevalence of Algal Toxins in the Arctic
NOME, AK — For the first time, scientists have documented the prevalence of two biotoxins in Alaska’s marine mammal population above the Arctic Circle. That’s according to a new study out Thursday in the Journal Harmful Algae. But it’s not clear if algal toxins have always existed in the Arctic, because scientists never looked before now.…
Read MoreMarine Mammal Commissioners Hear From Native Alaskans During Rare Arctic Visit
NOME, AK — The Marine Mammals Commission hasn’t traveled above the Arctic Circle since 1987, but this week, Commissioners were in Western Alaska to meet face-to-face with Alaska Natives and find out more about climate change, subsistence hunting, and concerns regarding marine mammals in the region. The MMC is a tiny federal agency. “It was voiced…
Read MoreU.S. Marine Mammal Commission Visits Nome to Share New Research
Commissioner Dr. Frances Gulland will give a talk Monday night on changes in marine mammal health.
Read MoreStranded Seal Released Back into the Wild
Last Friday, a bearded seal became stranded on Nome’s west side of town. Although it showed some signs of sickness, experts released the seal back into the wild.
Read MoreRussian Oil Spill in North Pacific Calls Attention to Lack of Regulations in Bering Strait
A Russian tanker carrying 200,000 gallons of oil ran aground off an island in the North Pacific on November 28th.
Read MoreWildlife Officials Investigating 25 Walrus Found Dead near Cape Lisburne
Many of the animals were found headless, their tusks apparently harvested, and locals say some carcasses were found riddled with bullet holes.
Read MoreArctic Leaders Outline Local Priorities in Letter to President Obama
Local leaders have drafted a letter outlining their vision for the Arctic’s future as Kotzebue prepares for President Obama’s visit today.
Read MoreKotzebue Prepares for President Obama’s Visit
As President Barack Obama shifts his focus to western Alaska, Kotzebue residents discuss oil, erosion, and subsistence.
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