Environmental Factors

The Arctic is home to some of the most beautiful phenomena on earth, such as the Northern Lights, and at the same time is one of the most fragile ecosystems, vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Explore these pages to learn about the science and local perspectives on environmental factors in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve.

 
A beach littered with driftwood and plastic debris.
Marine Debris

One big ocean, one big issue.

A cloud creeping across a ridge of granite tors.
Weather

Weather and climate in Northwest Alaska can sometimes be extreme.

A chunk of clear ice floats in crystal clear water with more sea ice in the background.
Climate Change

Increasing temperatures in the Arctic continue to cause drastic effects on the region's landscapes, waterways, and shoreline.

Purple and green northern lights hang like curtains in the night sky over two wooden shacks in Nome.
Northern Lights

Also known as the aurora borealis, the northern lights are a breathtaking spectacle that can be witnessed from Bering Land Bridge.

Last updated: October 6, 2023

Park footer

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 220

Nome, AK 99762

Phone:

907-443-2522

Contact Us