Action - Alaska Coastal Cooperative

08/22/2026

Shoreline erosion has been an ongoing phenomenon across Western Alaska and beyond.

Public radio station KDLG shares how 2026 shoreline surveys conducted by UAF scientists (Chris Maio and Reyce Bogardus), along with observations from community members in Dillingham, showcase the steadily increasing rate of shoreline erosion in the area. A combination of natural and climate change-driven processes has contributed to drastic shoreline erosion, threatening homes, roads, and other infrastructure.

Click on the link below to learn more!

https://www.kdlg.org/news/2026-08-05/2026-dillingham-shoreline-surveys-reveal-catastrophic-erosion

The crashing waves of Bristol Bay are affecting much more than the fishing vessels out on the water. Western Alaska is facing some extremely drastic shoreline erosion, and in some areas it appears to be accelerating. KDLG’s Ryan Berkoski dug into why.

08/03/2026

Here comes another oceanographic instrument! 🔬

Moorings are the topic of this week’s post. Most moorings collect data from the sea floor, such as ocean current measurements, waves, temperature and salinity data. All that data can be examined when the mooring is brought back to the surface. It will remain on the ocean floor for around a year before coming back onto the ship.

🔗 Read on for more about moorings: https://actionsciencecorner.blogspot.com/2026/07/magnificent-moorings.html

Photo credit: Dr. Kay McMonigal

07/09/2026

What are HABs (Harmful Algal Blooms), and why is it important to understand them? Check out this reel and follow ACTION to learn more! 🔬

06/10/2026

The Arctic ACTION Workshop concluded in Utqiagvik, where folks across Alaska and Canada gathered to share research, ideas, and progress. Curious about how community-led and Indigenous science is being conducted in the Arctic? Follow along and check out the newest blog post by Sara Wilbur to learn more!

https://www.uaf.edu/news/a-new-arctic-partnership.php

06/05/2026

It was wonderful to have Sara Wilbur with us in person in Utqiaġvik. Thank you to the Geophysical Institute for letting ACTION steal her for a week (not to mention all the advance planning and coordination she assisted with).

06/04/2026

UAF’s ACCAP (Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedbess) has a webinar next Thursday (June 11) on science communication and documentation of extreme events.

Extreme Weather and Climate Impacts Fellow, Anjali Shah will explore ACCAP’s Alaska Extreme Events Library and her work to expand the breathe & depth of this unique resource on high impact weather/climate events in Alaska.

“From coastal flooding to winter rain to landslides, extreme weather significantly impacts the lives of Alaskans. This webinar will showcase the process of synthesizing information from newspaper articles, climate model outputs, National Weather Service data, and government reports into clear, accessible two- and four-page fact sheets.”

It’s free to register:
https://alaska.zoom.us/meeting/register/-1tEEGnYQy6VCs68oGgSmA #/registration

https://uaf-accap.org/event/documenting-extreme-events/

Speaker: Anjali Shah, Extreme Events Fellow (Alaska Fellows Program) working with the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness From coastal flooding to winter rain to landslides, extre…

06/01/2026

05/26/2026

This week, Arctic ACTION workshop is fully booked, bringing together community leaders, youth, researchers, and regional partners to focus on Alaska's most urgent environmental challenges. The workshop will be held in Utqiagvik, where communities across Alaska and the Canadian Arctic will gather to collaborate, share knowledge, and guide research directions rooted in both science and lived experiences 🙌 🌎

Follow us for live updates on the Arctic ACTION workshop!

05/25/2026

If you missed the Snowmachining Scientists' COAST-X webinar last week, plug into the Talk of Alaska: https://alaskapublic.org/programs/talk-of-alaska/2026-05-19/coast-x-arctic-research-talk-of-alaska

05/21/2026

Check out the newest Strait Science presentation: Navigating Coastal Change: COMMUNITY FIRST IN SIVUQAQ, at 6:30pm AKT today! 🙌

Sivuqaq (Gambell) is experiencing rapid sea ice changes impacting everyday life. Community members listed four major concerns: erosion, health of seafoods, sustaining lifeways, and increasing industrial ship traffic. This talk brings both island and university researchers to present their results. Their work is grounded in the framework for co-producing knowledge.

Join us by clicking the Zoom link below!

https://tinyurl.com/4yy4scpz

Meeting ID: 891 8998 6795 Passcode: 929785

Or call: 253 215 8782