The Iñupat community of Point Lay located on the shores of the Chukchi Sea approximately 220 miles north of the Arctic Circle. It is situated near the mouth of the Kokolik River on the Kasegaluk Lagoon behind a barrier island separating it from the Chukchi sea.  The Iñupiaq name of Point Lay is Kali meaning mound.

A variety of hunting, fishing, and gathering activities occur throughout the year in Kali (Point Lay).  Of particular cultural significance is the annual beluga whale hunt, which usually takes place in May. The beluga hunt is a community hunt often involving others from surrounding communities. Whales caught are shared across the community. 

Robert Lisbourne began as an AAOKH observer in 2025.