Cheryl Katz
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Cheryl Katz’s Contributions:
With Old Traditions and New Tech, Young Inuit Chart Their Changing Landscape
For generations, hunting, and the deep connection to the land it creates, has been a mainstay of Inuit culture. As the coastline changes—reshaping the marine landscape and jeopardizing the hunt—Inuit youth are charting ways to preserve the hunt, and their identity.
Aug 30, 2022 | 5,300 words, about 26 minutes
Coastal Job: Sea Ice Analyst and Forecaster
Arctic sea ice changes rapidly, and Nick Hughes is a master at predicting its next move. His daily ice forecasts help keep seafarers out of trouble.
Mar 29, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Greenland’s Polar Bear Hunters Face a Climate of Change
To understand how climate change is affecting Greenland’s polar bears, scientists turn to the hunters who know them best.
Sep 12, 2018 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Seabirds Are Pooping Out Plastic
A recent investigation shows seabirds may be transporting ocean microplastics to land.
Jul 25, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Arctic Birds Carry Signs of an “Atlantifying” Ocean
Regime change comes to Arctic Ocean food webs as temperatures rise and waters respond.
Mar 12, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
When New York Harbor Is Your Classroom
An unusual New York City public high school where the school bus is a ferry, teachers are called crew, and some classes are held underwater is engaging city kids with hands-on marine learning.
May 25, 2017 | 1,600 words, about 8 minutes
The Uncertain Future of Puffin for Dinner
Hunting and eating puffins are Icelandic traditions. But for how much longer?
Jan 17, 2017 | 3,700 words, about 19 minutes