Images of the Arctic (IOTA): Involving northern residents in repeat photography

This project, submitted to the Arctic Research and Education Program at the National Science Foundation, brings GPS-enabled cameras into the hands of school children on the North Slope of Alaska. The children will work as part of a program to monitor the environment and record environmental changes in their area using the cameras. If successful, ELOKA will be working with the project to help manage the children's photos and make them accessible as a database for the future.


Lead   Dr. David Cairns
Organization   Texas A&M University
Country   United States
Geographic
Coverage		   North Slope Alaska
Bowhead whale hunting in Barrow, Alaska
 

Bowhead whale hunting is a strong tradition in Barrow, Alaska. Whalers have detailed knowledge of the marine environment. Photo credit: Shari Gearheard

 

Culture & Community

Alaska Native Knowledge NetworkVisit the Alaska Native Knowledge Network to explore publications, curriculum resources, cultural resources, and Alaskan Indigenous knowledge sytems.

 

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Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF)
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