Winter 2025 AAOKH newsletter

sea ice and sunset

We are excited to share the Winter 2025 edition of AAOKH News, from the Alaska Arctic Observatory & Knowledge Hub (AAOKH). 

Coastal erosion. Carla SimsKayotuk, August 31

Highlights in this additional include:

  • Observers share recent experiences with wind. Kotzebue Sound experienced one of the windiest fall seasons on record while Utqiaġvik experienced relative calm, and often westerly winds.
  • Kimberly Kivvaq Pikok’s successfully defends her MS thesis and the releases her and Lloyd Pikok Jr.’s film titled, “All about the happy people: A tale of joy and life around the sea”. 
  • AAOKH Staff and Observers share updates from the last few months including conference presentations, national awards, and a book release!