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Indigenous knowledge improves Arctic Ocean model accuracy
Original: Indigenous observations make Arctic Ocean models more accurate
Indigenous observations of ice, currents and wildlife are being folded into Arctic Ocean scientific models, making forecasts of sea ice and ocean conditions more accurate. The approach pairs traditional knowledge gathered over generations with satellite and oceanographic data. Researchers and northern communities say the collaboration improves safety for hunters and shipping while strengthening trust in climate projections for the rapidly warming Arctic.
Why now: Combining traditional Indigenous knowledge with Western science is gaining attention as the Arctic changes rapidly.
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Evidence
- Indigenous observations make Arctic Ocean models more accurate · Delta Discovery
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