Middleton Island

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Visual stories from Middleton Island — the people, the place, and the science.

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People

Meet the team and students who conduct research at Middleton Island.

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The Island

Explore the beauty and unique landscape of Middleton Island.

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Research

A look at the fieldwork and science happening on the island.

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Gallery — People

The Team

The researchers, students, and collaborators who make Middleton Island a hub of scientific discovery.

Research team

Scott Hatch, Ph.D.

Kyle Elliott, Ph.D.

Morgan Benowitz-Fredericks

Morgan Benowitz-Fredericks, Ph.D.

Sarah Leclaire, Ph.D.

Akiko Shoji, Ph.D.

Yumi Arimitsu, Ph.D.

Naya Sena

Shannon Whelan

Sierra Pete

Field work

Laboratory analysis

Gallery — The Island

Middleton Island

Stunning landscapes, dramatic skies, and the unique geology of one of Alaska's most remote research sites.

Golden hour

Coastal habitat

Coastal habitat

Research station

Research station

Island vista

Scientific infrastructure

Scientific infrastructure

Summer evening

Island terrain

Island landscape

Coastline

Midnight light

Coastal view

Island in summer

Evening view

Sunset over the Gulf

Gallery — Research

Science in Action

From seabird banding to forage fish monitoring, a look at the fieldwork that makes Middleton Island unique.

Tufted puffins

Seabird monitoring

Seabird monitoring

Wildlife documentation

Wildlife documentation

Monitoring equipment

Monitoring equipment

Field research

Seabird ecology

Seabird ecology

Ecosystem research

Marine ecosystem research

Data collection

Data collection