This Nov. 8, 2019 photo provided by John Guillote shows a view from the deck of the Sikuliaq in …

This Nov. 8, 2019 photo provided by John Guillote shows a view from the deck of the Sikuliaq in ...

This Nov. 8, 2019 photo provided by John Guillote shows a view from the deck of the Sikuliaq in the Chukchi Sea. University of Washington scientists onboard the research vessel are studying the changes and how less sea ice will affect coastlines, which already are vulnerable to erosion because increased waves delivered by storms. More erosion would increase the chance of winter flooding in villages and danger to hunters in small boats. (John Guillote via AP)