BERING STRAIT VESSEL TRAFFIC: The Forefront of Change in the Arctic
When: May 9, 2025 12PM-1PM
Where: Rasmuson Hall: Room 220
3416 Seawolf Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
Or via Zoom: http://bit.ly/4im5GQ3
The Arctic is warming at a rapid pace, and the reduction in sea ice has allowed for increased maritime intrests and activity. With the Bering Strait serving as a bottleneck to both vessels and maritime mammals, there are heightened risks to the environment and for local communities.
Ms. Block will discuss how policy can affect how vessels transit within the Bering Strait, current geopolitical tensions within the Arctic, and opportunities for managing increasing vessel traffic.
