14 Minute Read Research and Background As sea ice retreats, cruise ships are reaching Arctic ports and routes that were once difficult to access, and the cruise tourism industry is rapidly growing. In Juneau, Alaska, a city that has roughly 30,000 residents, about 1.4 million cruise passengers arrived each year when this project first began,… Read more »
19 Minute Read From Florida to Greenland: The Researchers Behind the Science The Significance of Ice-loss to Landscapes in the Arctic (SILA) project began in 2020, but builds on an extensive history of collaboration among U.S. and Greenlandic scientists focused on understanding how landscapes, ecosystems, and water systems have changed following the loss of ice… Read more »
Origins and Inspirations Dr. Jessica Black, of Gwich’in Dena heritage from the villages of Gwichyaa Zhee (Ft. Yukon) and Toghotthele (Nenana), Alaska, was motivated by her upbringing along the Yukon River to pursue her current work in academia. She observed how Indigenous people and their Knowledge systems were often marginalized in research and local governance… Read more »
Background and Information Since 2006, the Arctic Report Card (ARC) has been an annual report led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that informs the general public about recent environmental changes across the Arctic, from the sea ice, weather patterns, snow cover, and more. Each report includes a series of essays that break… Read more »
Background and Research Expertise Dr. Angela Szesciorka is a Research Associate at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and a Faculty Affiliate at the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University where she studies baleen whale ecology and movement. With a passion for writing, Szesciorka studied journalism for her undergraduate degree but went back to school… Read more »
Background and Research Expertise Tyler Miesse is a PhD research assistant at George Mason University, and is involved in coastal engineering projects that focus on the physical processes that govern coastal hazards such as waves and storm surges. His research background naturally led him to research in the Arctic, a region experiencing rapid environmental changes… Read more »
As another year draws to a close, the Arctic Data Center team is taking a moment to reflect on the progress, successes, and collaborations that shaped our work over the past 12 months. In this annual recap, we highlight key metrics from our growing community, share how we’ve adapted to evolving community needs, and showcase… Read more »
Background and Research Expertise Dr. Ingmar Nitze has always considered himself a “geo-geek” with a passion for all things geospatial, and naturally gravitated toward the field of physical geography for his studies. During his academic journey, he developed a strong interest in geoinformatics and remote sensing, tools that would later become central to Nitze’s research…. Read more »
DataONE is a federation of international data repositories that expand access to Earth and environmental data through enhanced search and discovery tools. By advancing data interoperability, reproducibility, and long-term preservation, DataONE ensures that valuable research remains discoverable well into the future. Its community supports researchers, educators, and the public in exploring and sharing knowledge about… Read more »
Background and Expertise Originally from the Bristol Bay region of southwest Alaska, Dr. Jordan Lewis is Aleut and Sugpiaq and has lived on the Oregon coast in the winter and in Alaska during the summer. Lewis began with a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), and went on to… Read more »
