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Shishmaref is a village located on Sarichef Island in the Chukchi Sea, just north of the Bering Strait and five miles from the mainland. It is part of the Nome Census Area and located within the Bering Land Bridge National Reserve. The population of the village was 562 at the time of the 2000 census. Chukchi Sea (Russian: ЧукоÌÑ‚Ñкое моÌре) is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean, between Chukotka and Alaska. ...
Satellite photo of the Bering Strait Photo across the Bering Strait Nautical chart of the Bering Strait The Bering Strait (Russian: ) is a sea strait between Cape Dezhnev, Russia, the easternmost point (169°43 W) of the Asian continent and Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, the westernmost point (168°05...
Nome Census Area is a census area located in the state of Alaska. ...
Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...
Geography
Shishmaref is located at 66°15′20″N, 166°4′20″W (66.255586, -166.072305)GR1. Image File history File links AKMap-doton-Shishmaref. ...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.8 km² (7.3 mi²). 7.2 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and 11.6 km² (4.5 mi²) of it (61.62%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...
A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...
The effect of global climate change upon Shishmaref is sometimes seen as the most dramatic in the world. Rising temperatures have resulted in a reduction in sea ice, which weakens storm surges before they reach the shore. At the same time, the permafrost that the village is built on has also begun to melt, making the shore even more vulnerable to erosion. In recent years the shore has been receding at an average rate of up to 10 feet (3.3 m) per year. Despite putting up a series of barricades to protect the village, the shore has continued to erode at an alarming rate. Currently, Shishmaref has obtained funds to construct seawalls that protect some of the shoreline. The term climate change is used to refer to changes in the Earths climate. ...
An icebreaker navigates through young (1 year old) sea ice Nilas Sea Ice in arctic Sea ice is formed from ocean water that freezes. ...
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In geology, permafrost or permafrost soil is soil at or below the freezing point of water (0°C or 32°F) for two or more years. ...
Severe soil erosion in a wheat field near Washington State University, USA. For erosion as an operation of Mathematical morphology, see Erosion (morphology) Erosion is displacement of solids (soil, mud, rock and other particles) by the agents of ocean currents, wind, water, or ice by downward or down-slope movement...
The village plans to relocate several miles to the south, on the mainland to the Tin Creek site. The Shishmaref Erosion and Relocation Coalition, made up of the city, the IRA Council and other organizations, is seeking federal, state and private funding for the move. The relocation is necessitated by the chronic flooding and erosion attributed largely to climate change.
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Culture Shishmaref is a traditional Inupiaq Eskimo village. Residents rely heavily on a subsistence lifestyle, hunting and gathering much of their food. Primary food sources include sea mammals such as oogruk (bearded seal), other seals and walrus, fish, birds (such as ptarmigan), carribou and moose. The village is well known in the region for its high-quality seal oil and fermented meat.
Shishmaref is also known for its Native art. Local carvings of whalebone and walrus ivory are sought after by galleries in Alaska and the Lower 48.
Shishmaref was also home to one of Alaska's most-beloved dog mushers. Herbie Nayokpuk, known as the "Shishmaref Cannonball," died in December of 2006. He finished the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race numerous times, including a second-place finish.
Shishmaref is sometimes referred to as "the friendliest village in Alaska." Researchers, journalists and the occasional tourist visit Shishmaref, and the village has acquired a reputation for being a gracious host.
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 562 people, 142 households, and 110 families residing in the city. The population density was 78.1/km² (202.0/mi²). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 20.6/km² (53.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 5.34% White, 93.24% Native American (mainly Inupiat), and 1.42% from two or more races. 0.53% (less than one person) of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...
It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...
It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...
There were 142 households out of which 52.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.96 and the average family size was 4.59. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...
In the city the population was spread out with 40.9% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 12.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 125.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,714, and the median income for a family was $29,306. Males had a median income of $35,357 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,487. About 16.2% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
Education Shishmaref is served by the Bering Strait School District. Shishmaref School serves grades Pre-K through 12. Bering Strait School District (BSSD) is located in Northwestern Alaska and serves approximately 1700 students in grades K-12 in 15 isolated villages. ...
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