Robert Al-Chokhachy '88 in the Arctic, conducting field research
As a research biologist with the US Geological Survey, Robert said he felt very fortunate to be working in the Arctic. He is working with colleagues from Utah State University to conduct research with Arctic charr ~ 80 miles north of the Arctic Circle in a field camp. He explains, "Much of this work is trying to understand how climate, among other factors, influences aquatic ecosystems in the Arctic." He is pictured above pulling a sled full of equipment to a field site. He shared this photo, too, of the beautiful views of mountains and wildlife.
Some reindeer feeding on lichen.
