Climate & Environment/Science

For the second year in a row, Bering Strait residents are finding foreign debris on their shores — and are still looking for the source.

Close up of the face and tusks of a walrus.

Scientists researching walruses investigate bones as a method of measuring the impacts of the changing environment. This type of research on bones may open the door for more understanding and protection of marine wildlife.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association hired its first tribal research coordinator for the Alaska Fisheries Science Center.

Energy innovation leaders in collaboration with Kawerak discussed projects underway for advancing the energy options. This Energy Summit explored ways for rural communities in Western Alaska to find self-sufficient and sustainable options for energy and power.

Ongoing research is digging into the history of one of Alaska’s oldest archaeological sites.

Communities all over Western Alaska are finding dead seabirds on their shores for the fifth consecutive summer. Despite this persistent trend of multiple species of birds dying in large numbers, researchers and federal scientists still have no definitive explanation for the cause.

A research cruise will collect data starting next week that may provide insight into alarming environmental changes across the Bering Strait region.

Rusty ruins of old steam locomotive surrounded by water and mist

Much of Western Alaska saw a respite from persistent rainfall yesterday, but not after receiving near record-breaking wet conditions in July. Over a three-day period last week, Nome recorded 3.29 inches of rain.

Pilgrim Hot Springs received the “Gather Grant” from the FNDI this summer. The grant allowed them to plant a produce garden that distributes fresh vegetables throughout the Bering Strait region.