An arctic fox on the tundra of the north slope of Alaska near a field camp of the Alaska Science Center.
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Arctic fox in the summer on the northern coast of Alaska
An arctic fox on the tundra of the north slope of Alaska near a field camp of the Alaska Science Center.
A rigid-hull inflatable on the stern of the R/V Alaskan Gyre
A view of the inflatable boat rack on the back of the R/V Alaskan Gyre
A view of the inflatable boat rack on the back of the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Arctic fox depredates a nesting female white-fronted goose
Arctic fox depredates a nesting female white-fronted goose. Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, USA.
Arctic fox depredates a nesting female white-fronted goose. Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, USA.
White-fronted geese defend their nest from an arctic fox
White-fronted geese defend their nest from an arctic fox on the Arctic Coastal Plain in northern Alaska. June 2014, USGS photo.
White-fronted geese defend their nest from an arctic fox on the Arctic Coastal Plain in northern Alaska. June 2014, USGS photo.
White-fronted geese at their nest site while a caribou stands in the foreground
White-fronted geese at their nest site while a caribou stands in the foreground on the Arctic Coastal Plain in northern Alaska. June 2014, USGS photo.
White-fronted geese at their nest site while a caribou stands in the foreground on the Arctic Coastal Plain in northern Alaska. June 2014, USGS photo.
Semipalmated Sandpiper on the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska
Semipalmated Sandpiper on the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska.
Semipalmated Sandpiper on the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska.
Exit Creek and a waterfall
A waterfall flowing into Exit Creek
Exit Creek and mountains
Exit Creek in front of some mountains
Tundra Swan in northern Alaska
Tundra Swan swimming on a lake in northern Alaska.
Tundra Swan swimming on a lake in northern Alaska.
Banded Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern Alaska
Banded Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern Alaska.
Banded Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern Alaska.
Female white-fronted goose hides from traffic, male stands guard
Incubating female white-fronted goose assumes hiding posture in response to vehicular traffic while the gander stands guard. Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, USA.
Incubating female white-fronted goose assumes hiding posture in response to vehicular traffic while the gander stands guard. Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, USA.
Greater White-fronted Goose on the North Slope of Alaska
Greater White-fronted Goose on the North Slope of Alaska, in the Chipp South area.
Greater White-fronted Goose on the North Slope of Alaska, in the Chipp South area.
A convective storm on the coastal plain of Alaska
Historically, the coastal plain of Alaska has been characterized by cloudy or foggy conditions, with only limited summer rain. However, with increasing air temperatures, convective storms are becoming increasingly common.
Historically, the coastal plain of Alaska has been characterized by cloudy or foggy conditions, with only limited summer rain. However, with increasing air temperatures, convective storms are becoming increasingly common.
Two Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern Alaska
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Walrus rest on sea ice, Chukchi Sea
Nearly all female walruses and their young migrate north through the Bering Strait with the seasonal retreat of sea ice. In the Chukchi Sea these walruses rest on sea ice as long as it is available.
Nearly all female walruses and their young migrate north through the Bering Strait with the seasonal retreat of sea ice. In the Chukchi Sea these walruses rest on sea ice as long as it is available.
Walrus rest on sea ice, Chukchi Sea, Alaska
Nearly all female walruses and their young migrate north through the Bering Strait with the seasonal retreat of sea ice. In the Chukchi Sea these walruses rest on sea ice as long as it is available. In most recent years, beginning in 2007, sea ice has disappeared from these offshore habitats and walruses have turned to shore to rest. USGS is studyi
Nearly all female walruses and their young migrate north through the Bering Strait with the seasonal retreat of sea ice. In the Chukchi Sea these walruses rest on sea ice as long as it is available. In most recent years, beginning in 2007, sea ice has disappeared from these offshore habitats and walruses have turned to shore to rest. USGS is studyi
White-fronted Goose in northern Alaska
White-fronted Goose on a lake in northern Alaska.
White-fronted Goose on a lake in northern Alaska.
The old Kennecott copper mill and shop
The old Kennecott copper mill and shop. The buildings are painted with red, characteristic for this mill. Kennecott was once a thriving mine and mill during the early 1900s. The mines are 5 miles up the mountain.
The old Kennecott copper mill and shop. The buildings are painted with red, characteristic for this mill. Kennecott was once a thriving mine and mill during the early 1900s. The mines are 5 miles up the mountain.
Savannah Sparrow nest with eggs on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska
Savannah Sparrow nest with egg. This photo was taken on the Seward Peninsula as part of the Changing Arctic Ecosystem Boreal-Arctic Transition Zone program.
Savannah Sparrow nest with egg. This photo was taken on the Seward Peninsula as part of the Changing Arctic Ecosystem Boreal-Arctic Transition Zone program.
Yellow-billed Loon swimming on the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska
A Yellow-billed Loon swimming in a small lake on the Arctic Coastal Plain.
A Yellow-billed Loon swimming in a small lake on the Arctic Coastal Plain.
Male Long-tailed Duck
Male Long-tailed Duck floating in the water in Northern Alaska.
Male Long-tailed Duck floating in the water in Northern Alaska.