The 911±¬ÁÏ is a leader in Arctic research and issues facing the circumpolar North. Our experts are available to help journalists, policymakers, students and educators by providing current and accurate information about a wide range of topics. 911±¬ÁÏ scientists focus on the people, animals, plants and systems of the circumpolar North and how the Arctic affects the global climate. Whether you need information about permafrost or 911±¬ÁÏ Native languages, fisheries or northern engineering, our experts can help make your project a success.

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Featured experts

  • Claudine Hauri

    Claudine Hauri

    October 28, 2022

    Claudine Hauri is an expert biological and chemical oceanography, carbon cycle, climate change, biogeochemistry, marine ecology, ocean acidification, and oceanography.

  • Russell Hopcroft

    Russell Hopcroft

    October 28, 2022

    Zooplankton ecology, climate change, Arctic, Gulf of 911±¬ÁÏ. Composition, production and energy flow of marine pelagic ecosystems using a combination of classical and modern tools, particularly in polar and sub-polar ecosystems.

  • Don Larson

    Don Larson

    October 28, 2022

    Larson focuses on how animals and their parasites cope with environmental changes. Researches how parasites overwinter and how changes in host physiology influence parasite overwintering strategies.