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Scientists representing the largest group of arctic research in the U.S. --ARCUS-- presented information on recent and significant findings with regard to a broad array of geophysical and biological indicators of arctic system change. AGU Arctic Press Briefing 2006 (37K - PDF) AGU Arctic Press Conference Powerpoint (8.3 MB - PPT)
AGU Arctic Press Conference Media Impact (20K - PDF)
If you have any additional questions regarding this presentation, contact Dr. Larry Hinzman.
Moderator: Dr. Larry Hinzman Professor and Deputy Director of the International Arctic Research Center University of Alaska Fairbanks
Presenters: Dr. Charles J. Vörösmarty Research Professor, University of New Hampshire To present on: large-scale freshening of the high northern latitudes and broader policy implications
Dr. Mark Serreze Senior Research Scientist, National Snow and Ice Data Center To present on: arctic climate variability and change, numerical weather prediction in high latitudes, and arctic atmosphere-ocean-ice interaction
Dr. James E. Overland NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory To present on: 'State of the Arctic' report and indicators show the importance of natural variability
Additional Presentation Materials Will Be Made Available & Experts Present to Answer Questions Only press are allowed to ask questions at the briefing.
