New spring sea ice trail maps for Utqiaġvik whalers

We’re happy to share updated final maps (as of Thursday April 25) and photos of Utqiaġvik spring whaling trails. These maps include trail locations as well as sea ice thickness along each trail. You can use the QR codes to load these maps on your phone or other mobile device using the Avenza App. Josh Jones (AAOKH) and Matt Druckenmiller (NSIDC) led this year’s mapping activities, with support from the Barrow Whaling Captain’s Association, UIC Science, and  the UAF Sea Ice group. Big thank you to the Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) for funding trail mapping activities this year. Photos were provided by Matt Druckenmiller.