A community-first approach to climate resilience
We will enhance multi-stakeholder communication and decision making
We will advance research on coastal hazards and community impacts
We will build community technical capacity with education and training
Science for Alaska 2026
Join us for a voyage across the Bering Sea — an exploration of science, culture and communication aboard the R/V Sikuliaq. This talk highlights a 16-day summer Convergence Research Cruise, funded by the National Science Foundation, which sailed from Seward to Nome with port calls for research and community-driven science and public engagement in Chignik Bay, Atka and Gambell. The cruise served as a grand experiment in co-producing knowledge across disciplines and cultures.
The science crew included Indigenous research partners, interdisciplinary scientists and students from four universities, a program evaluator and a filmmaker. Together, they advanced the mission of the Alaska Coastal Cooperative ACTION Project, which aims to strengthen communication among universities, agencies and coastal communities; deliver applied science that addresses local priorities; and provide workforce development and youth engagement.
An interdisciplinary team will share key highlights from the voyage and discuss the broader outcomes and lasting impacts of this work.
Featured film: Chignik Forever
All of the partner communities involved with the Alaska Coastal Cooperative are facing challenges in the face of climate change. This film is set in the Chignik area, where the first of several fishing disaster declarations occurred in 2018. Since then, Chignik has been working to redefine its economy and adapt to change. The film highlights these challenges and the residents' resolve to carry on in the face of a changing environment and socio-economic factors.
Film: Stakes for Stakeholders
Film: Chevak, Alaska Post Typhoon Merbok
Film: Cumikluten (Pay Attention); Post Halong Storm Surge
Film: Chevak School Sea Week
Partner Communities
