Russian-U.S. Arctic Census 2012

Russian-U.S. Arctic Census 2012
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Mission Summary

On August 28, scientists onboard the Russian research vessel Professor Khromov left Nome, Alaska, to commence the second leg of the 2012 Russian-American Long-term Census of the Arctic (RUSALCA) cruise. This is the ninth year that RUSALCA scientists conducted long-term research to better understand the causes and consequences of environmental change in the fragile Arctic environment. Scientists will return to Nome on September 17.

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As the RUSALCA cruise comes to a close, Kate Stafford shares some photos collected along the way.

Photo Collection

As the RUSALCA cruise comes to a close, Kate Stafford shares some photos collected along the way.

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During the RUSALCA cruise, scientists have been trying to document marine mammals along the Chukotka coast of Russia – in spite of some wretched weather.
Marine Mammals along the Chukotka Coast of Russia
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Maria Pisareva, a graduate student at the PP Shirshov’s Institute of Oceanology, shares some reflections on the Russian-American Long-term Census of the Arctic cruise thus far, including her first Polar Bear Sighting.
Polar Bear Sighting
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Despite several challenges, scientists are busy studying the distribution of Zooplankton, the small animals that drift within the water.
Zooplankton
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Background Information
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Meet the Explorers
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