North Slope Coastal Map (IMAGE) University of Massachusetts Amherst Caption Researchers recently funded by NSF will use new measurements to develop and refine hydrological and biogeochemical models to gain new knowledge about how the flow of water and materials in rivers and streams influences the structure and function of coastal lagoons in northern Alaska. Credit National Science Foundation/Kenneth Dunton Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.