Winter 2026 Newsletter

By Krista Heeringa | February 23, 2026

We are excited to share our latest edition of AAOKH News! In this issue Bobby Schaeffer offers his observation and reflection of ex-typhoon Halong alongside Rick Thoman’s weather and climate highlights. We highlight results from graduate student Meaghan Conner research exploring spotted seal haulout behavior near Utqiaġvik and introduction to one of our new collaborations focussed on modeling the Arctic ocean. Lastly, we are thrilled to introduce AAOKH Observers Jason Ahmaogak in addition to the newest AAOKH graduate student Maya Russin.

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