Mayor of Point Hope in Alaska

Steve Oomittuk, major and native of Point Hope, North Slope Borough, Alaska.
Point Hope is one of the oldest continually occupied sites in North America. The community and the surrounding ocean habitat are threatened by offshore oil drilling, as well as industrial fishing fleets.

Unique identifier: GP046BD

Type: Image

Shoot date: 19/07/2012

Locations: Alaska, Arctic, Point Hope, United States of America

Credit line: © Jiri Rezac / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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'Save The Arctic' Alaskan Tour

The Alaskan Arctic Expedition highlights the need to save the Arctic from attempts by oil companies to exploit the regions resources for short term profit. The Esperanza will document whats at stake in the region whilst campaigning for the creation of a sanctuary around the North Pole.

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Alaskan Arctic Expedition (Photos & Videos)

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