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Sources of organochlorine contamination in inland subsistence fisheries of northern Alaska:
atmospheric vs. amphidromous inputs

Our work is dedicated to JAKE KIGNAK, who was a full participant at the project's inception, but passed away unexpectedly before our first field season.

Inupiat Partners: Maasak Akpik, Cora Leavitt, Luther Leavitt, Jr., Warren Matumeak, Joshua Nashagnik, Joeb Woods

Maasak Akpik

Maasak has been heavily involved in the program from the beginning. She has served as translator, field assistant, and exceptional cook. She lives in Barrow, and teaches the Inupiat language in the schools.

Cora Leavitt
Cora is the matriarch of the Leavitt family. She participated in both summer field seasons at her camp at Qugannak Lake.

Luther Leavitt, Jr.
Luther, son of Cora Leavitt, assisted in two summer field seasons. Never one to sit still, Luther has been a tremendous help throughout the project.

Joshua Nashagnik

Joshua has been involved in the project since its inception.He is an excellent fisherman, and participated in all three field seasons. Joshua lives in Barrow and maintains a camp at Narvakpuk Lake.

Joeb Woods
Joeb has been involved in the project since its inception. Joeb has also been involved in several research projects in the Colville Delta. Joeb is an excellent fisherman, and participated in the two summer field seasons. Joeb lives in Nuiqsut, but spends much of his time at his subsistence camps in the area. His camp at Maalgi Narvak was one of our sites.