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Stinky gray whale investigations
Subsistence hunters have reported the existence of stinky whales since the 1960s. Studies were conducted to determine the sources of this smell. -
A Field Guide to North Slope Fishes
The purpose of this booklet is to provide an easy-to-use identification guide to the common fish species of the North Slope and Arctic coast of Alaska. Another intent is to... -
Monitoring the Teshekpuk Caribou Herd
At least 5 North Slope villages hunt caribou (Rangifer tarandus) from the Teshekpuk Herd. Understanding the movements and distribution of this herd is important if we are to... -
Subsistence Use within the North Slope Borough
This map product details the extent and type of subsistence activities occurring within the North Slope Borough. -
Bowhead whale body condition and links to summer sea ice and upwelling in the Beaufort Sea
We examined the response of bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) body condition to summer sea ice conditions and upwelling-favorable winds. We used a long-term dataset collected... -
Vitamin A and E tissue distribution with comparisons to organochlorine concentrations in the serum, blubber and liver of the bowhead whale
Some persistent organic contaminants can have a negative effect on retinol concentration in serum of pinnipeds and cetaceans. Rosa, C., Blake, J.E., L. Mazzaro, P. Hoekstra,... -
Serum thyroid hormone concentrations and thyroid histomorphology as biomarkers in bowhead whales.
Serum thyroid hormone (TH) concentrations have been used alone or with other measurements to assess health status or effects of toxicant exposure in marine mammals. Rosa, C.,... -
North Slope Borough Villages
These individual village maps were produced by North Slope Borough GIS. Villages include Kaktovik, Wainwright, Barrow, Anaktuvuk Pass, Atqasuk, Browerville, NARL, Nuiqsut,... -
Investigation of Heavy Metals in a Large Mortality Event in Caribou
Measured heavy metal (As, Cd, Pb, Zn, Fe) concentrations and body condition from a caribou mortality event in the Point Hope and Cape Thompson areas 1995. Compared to caribou... -
Stock Structure Study of Bowhead Whales
Conduct various studies to document stock structure and population size/trend of BCB bowheads. Studies include genetics, TEK, stable isotope of baleen, etc. -
Comparing Winter Ranges and Diet of Arctic Fox
Estimate fox den density N of Teshekpuk Lake. Satellite track wintering fox collared in NPRA and Prudhoe Bay. Recover fox and estimate diet with chemical techniques. Estimate... -
Avian Influenza Monitoring of Snow Geese and other Birds on the North Slope
A grant from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has provided funds for sampling of birds on the North Slope for highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) since 2006. The North Slope... -
Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Fish
Collected fish from Teshekpuk, Ikpikpuk, Colville/Nuiqsut fishery areas; sampled fish and sediments for baseline PAHs (focused on broad whitefish and burbot). This project... -
Bowhead Whale Contaminant and Nutrient Study
Using national and international guidelines calculate percent (%) "Recommended Daily Allowance" of essential elements in 100 g portion of bowhead tissues. For non-essential... -
Caribou Calving Areas on the North Slope
This map product displays the calving areas of caribou within the North Slope Borough. Data are included for the Western Arctic herd, the Central Arctic herd, the Teshekpuk Lake... -
Caribou Summer and Winter Ranges on the North Slope
This map product displays the seasonal ranges of caribou within the North Slope Borough. Data are included for the Western Arctic Herd, Central Arctic Herd, Teshekpuk Lake Herd,... -
Petroleum and Mineral Resources in the North Slope Borough
This map product displays information regarding oil, gas, and coal development within the North Slope Borough. Information on the status and ownership of oil and gas leases are... -
Marine Mammal Ranges on the North Slope
This map product displays the seasonal distribution of marine mammals within the North Slope Borough. Data are included for polar bears, beluga whales, bowhead whales, and... -
North Slope Borough Zoning Districts
This map product details the zoning districts within the North Slope Borough.
