Climate & Environment/Science
“Milestone”: Reinstated Climate Plan Incorporates Indigenous Tribes and Their Knowledge
President Joe Biden passed several climate-related executive orders on his first day in office earlier this week. Among those is an order reinstating the Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area, an Obama-era executive order that includes protections from off-shore oil and gas leasing in the Norton Sound and waters around St. Lawrence Island.
Read MoreHigh Frequency Radar Sites in Wales and Shishmaref, Could Help Track Debris and Save Lives
New technology in Wales and Shishmaref that utilizes high frequency radar is collecting important data about the Bering Sea’s ocean currents. That data could help track debris, improve weather forecasts, and even save lives.
Read MoreArctic Deep Draft Port Project in Nome Authorized by Congress
After years of waiting, the Arctic Deep Draft Port project in Nome was authorized by Congress on December 21st and is ready to move forward.
Read MoreBLM Proposal Opens Up Millions Of Acres to Development in Western Bering Sea Interior
A final proposal introduced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) earlier this month would make more than 13 million acres of public lands in the western Bering Sea region open to development. As KNOM’s reports, dozens of Alaska Native Tribes say their concerns haven’t been adequately addressed in the proposal.
Read MoreWinter Storm Buffets Western Alaska While Lack of Sea Ice Continues to be the Norm
According to climatologist Rick Thoman, this latest Bering Sea storm is expected to cause coastal erosion in the region, “for sure.”
Read MoreResearch Shows Pink Salmon Runs are Growing in Warmer Waters
Despite a disappointing salmon season and continuous ecosystem-wide change in the Bering Sea region, recent pink salmon runs across the region have been much larger than ever before.
Read MoreOfficial Salmon Harvest Summary Shows Disappointing Numbers for Norton Sound
This year’s Norton Sound’s salmon harvest has been valued at $290,302. That’s according to a preliminary salmon harvest summary from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Read MoreMinor to Severe Erosion Across the Region Caused by Strong Bering Sea Storm
Late last week a strong Bering Sea storm hit the region, bringing winds up to 50mph, blowing snow, and high-water. Some communities saw significant erosion while others were mostly unscathed.
Read MoreUSGS Says Harmful Algal Blooms Likely Not Cause of Seabird Die-offs in Region
Recent findings from researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey show that there may not be a correlation between harmful algal blooms and these ongoing seabird die-offs in the Bering Strait.
Read MoreLimited NOAA Research Team Suggests Cold Pool is Slowly Returning to Bering Sea
NOAA & EcoFOCI sent out one of few research cruises around the Bering Strait earlier this season. The cruise brought back information on the Bering Sea cold pool and marine mammals’ movements.
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