Experts talk about ‘Western Alaska in Transition’ at Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference

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Experts talk about ‘Western Alaska in Transition’ at Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference

By: Megan GannonThe Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference, or WAISC for short, was held in Nome last week. Hosted by Alaska Sea Grant and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus, the meeting brought together a few dozen researchers and knowledge holders from across the state and Lower 48. Talks covered a vast array of topics, from harmful algal blooms and coastal storms to energy efficient design and reindeer husbandry…