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Scenarios Planning Course at UAF – Aug 7-9th
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is offering a 3 or 5 day “Planning for Arctic Futures” workshop on interdisciplinary scenario modeling and analysis. There is still time to register as a student or as a practitioner.
Arctic Research Assets Map Expands
Explore the newly updated Arctic Research Assets Map, showing instruments and monitoring locations for new studies, and offering user-friendly functions.
Marine Educators Congregate in Anchorage
Several hundred members of the National Marine Educators Association met in Anchorage in late June to share ideas and present new methods for teaching and learning marine science.
“Earth as Art” Highlights Alaska from Space
The USGS is displaying a gallery of artful landsat images of the country in celebration of the Landsat Program’s 40th Anniversary. See colorful images of Alaska from space, and vote for your favorite.
Webinar Series Highlights Alaska Oceans
The National Park Service and Alaska SeaLife Center are partnering to provide a bi-monthly webinar series on topics related to Alaska’s oceans. Find out how to register for the July 19th presentation on plastic debris.
A Partnership to Predict Salmon Run Timing
AOOS, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, and the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center are working together to help better predict run timing of Yukon king salmon. Read more and see the data behind this year’s prediction.
Spotlight on AOOS Board Member Mike Castelini
The Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence interviewed Dr. Mike Castellini about his background and passion for marine science. Find out what Dr. Castellini had to say.
Wave Buoy Returns to Lower Cook Inlet
Boaters can now check real-time sea state conditions before venturing out on the water. Watch footage of the deployment and learn where to find the data.
Other Arctic Data Portals
Portal name Umbrella organization(s) Browse data and information on these topics ArcticDataVideo introduction to ArcticData CAFF Conservation of Arctic Flora & Fauna PAME Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Arctic Council Biodiversity, boundaries, human dimensions, protected areas, shipping, topography CADIS … Continue reading
Arctic Initiatives Specific to Alaska
North Slope Science Initiative Alaska Ocean Observing System Alaska Marine Ecosystem Forum Memorandum of Understanding NOAA Alaska Regional Collaboration Team