UAF research vessel begins ecosystem study in Bering and Chukchi Seas

(KNOM file photo)The University of Alaska Fairbanks has begun a new, comprehensive ocean ecosystem study on the Bering and Chukchi Seas.
From June 9th to 28th, the crew of the research vessel Sikuliaq collected preliminary data through observations of marine mammals, birds, weather conditions and much more. It was the first “research cruise” of its kind funded by UAF; while the Sikuliaq has sailed in sub-Arctic waters before, the June sailing was its “m