Young Nenets boy, Anton Taleev, on a reindeer sledge in front of an oil rig undergoing decommissioning in the Varanei tundra, Nenets Autonmous Okrug. Photo credit: Bruce Forbes
Narwhal research camp on the Arctic sea ice. Photo credit: Joseph Meehan
Aerial photograph of Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, Canada. Photo credit: Chris McNeave
Barrow seal hunter during fall freeze-up conditions. Photo credit: Matthew Druckenmiller
Barrow blanket toss during Nalukatak festival following spring whaling. Photo credit: Matthew Druckenmiller
ELOKA facilitates the collection, preservation, exchange, and use of local observations and knowledge of the Arctic. ELOKA provides data management and user support, and fosters collaboration between resident Arctic experts and visiting researchers.