The Arctic Report Card is a unique asset to Alaska and the nation

By: Rick Thoman

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 656

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Have you ever wondered about how sea ice and ocean temperatures are changing, marine debris in the Bering Strait, the spread of beavers into northwest Alaska, “rusting rivers” or community-based observations of Bering Sea salmon? For 20 years, the Arctic Report Card, supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has delivered timely and accurate information on the Alaska and Arctic environment that takes raw observations and makes them understandable to anyone interested in what’s …

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