Wave Data Supports Subsistence Hunters

A recent article in the Arctic Sounder highlights the importance of accurate ocean conditions for subsistence hunters and fishers in Alaska. John Hopson, a hunter out of Wainwright, explains how beneficial the Backyard Buoys project and prototype app has been: "Now we can just pull out the app as soon as you get up, because it's real-time, and you can see, ‘Oh yeah, I can go boating today,' or 'Nah, I think we’re going stay home today,' without even having to do much. It was well received by the hunters here." Photo credit: Michael Tuzroyluk

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