The Prince’s Predictions, Part I
September 18th, 2009 by Ari Daniel Shapiro | Filed in Ocean Gazing Podcast
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Entitled "Slice of Life," this quilt by Cordova, Alaska resident Riki Ott depicts the abundance of life in Prince William Sound. Credit: alaska.net.
Today’s episode is the first of a two-part series about a project in Alaska called Sound Predictions.
The “Sound” in Sound Predictions refers to Prince William Sound, and the project’s about making very, very accurate predictions of the weather up there.
If all goes well, these forecasts’ll help all types of people, and keep the Sound safe and clean at the same time.
Have a listen, and you’ll find out how they’re doing it.
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Photographs
 When the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground on Bligh Reef on 24 March 1989, over 11 million barrels of oil poured into Prince William Sound. Credit: photobucket. |
 This view of Jack Bay near Valdez, looking southwest into Valdez Arm, is typical of the Sound's intricate coastline. Credit: Prince William Sound Science Center. |
Web Resources
Sound Predictions blog
Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council website
Hear Lance Barrett-Lennard on:
The impact of the oil spill on the killer whales in Prince William Sound
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Tags: alaska, AOOS, Exxon Valdez oil spill, Prince William Sound, weather forecast
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Thank you Ari for sharing a glimpse of one of the places on my list to visit!
The efforts to improve our balance of using and simultaneous preservation of such a glorious spot on this planet are so important and interesting to hear.
You are most welcome, Liesl. Thanks for taking the time to write! Yes, balance is extremely important all over and these various scientists really seem to get it!