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Estimates of Subsistence Harvest for Villages on the North Slope of Alaska
The North Slope Borough has made a commitment to develop information about the region’s subsistence harvest and to share some of this information with the public, state and... -
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... -
Hardened Trail
This work was conducted as part of eider study. There are few roads on the North Slope of Alaska, including near villages. Many people travel on the tundra by snow machine or... -
Understanding Predators (Gulls) - Use of anthropogenic foods by glaucous gull in Northern Alaska
Glaucous Gulls (Larus hyperboreus) are one of the major predators on Alaska’s North Slope and benefit from human activity. As development for oil production continues, Glaucous... -
Bowhead Whale Subsistence Harvest Research
This research has been ongoing since the early 1980’s with many other collaborators in the past, including: Tom Albert, Harry Brower, Jr., Taqulik Hepa, Charlie Brower, Cyd... -
Migratory Birds: Population Trends of Eiders
The eiders that migrate through northwest Alaska nest at dispersed locations across northern Alaska and Canada. Because they are widespread it is difficult to get a good... -
General Ecology and Natural History of Important Subsistence Fish Species
During the summers of 2003 to 2008 the habitats and populations of fish in the Teshekpuk Lake region were investigated. Fish were caught with nets, measured and sampled for... -
NPR-A Key Subsistence Fish Species (2006-2010)
Survey the fish community within drainages of NPRA with emphasis on Teshekpuk Lake, Chipp River, Dease Inlet, Meade River. This study incorporated habitat surveys of... -
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. -
Polar Bear Non-invasive DNA Polar Bear Hair Snare
Document polar bear occupancy and movements along NE Chukchi Sea coastline. Assess methods for population monitoring. Collect polar bear DNA using minimally invasive methods.... -
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... -
Distribution and habitat preference of ringed, spotted and bearded seals
Document range, distribution, and habitat preferences of ringed, spotted, and bearded seals Operations: Capture seals during open water season, affix with satellite... -
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... -
Bird Nests on the North Slope
This map product details nesting sites for a variety of bird species within the North Slope Borough. Data are included for spectacled eider, artic tern, black guillemot, common... -
Fish Mold Surveillance (Saprolegnia sp.)
Saprolegnia is a water mold that was found on Aanaakłiq by Nuiqsut fishermen during the fall of 2013 to 2016. The cause of these recent cases of Saprolegniosis is not yet known.... -
Glaucous Gull Movements and Feeding
Prior to this study, there was relatively little information about diets of Glaucous Gulls on the North Slope. Many have suggested that with increasing human activities on the...
