Scientists agree seabirds are a good indicators of overall ecosystem health, but they can’t agree on the cause of the Pribilof puffin die-off.
Zoë Sobel, Alaska's Energy Desk
Who runs the lab? In Unalaska, it’s this woman
Nicole Beier always knew she wanted to work in science, but never imagined she’d end up in Unalaska. In a city of men, she’s managing three labs responsible for testing drinking water, salt water, and wastewater as well as fish inspections.
Fish and Game says crab counts were low this season, fishermen totally disagree
The Bering Sea Bairdi crab fishery stayed closed this year, for the first time in four years. State biologists decided there were too few crab to safely harvest, but fishermen are questioning that decision.
Steller Watch lets anyone with internet access play wildlife biologist
Bogged down with nearly half a million pictures, scientists are turning to the public for help. They’re asking citizen scientists to click through pictures and indicate if they see Steller sea lions.
Harvard class assignment: solve rural Alaska’s fossil fuel woes
What do Harvard University and Alaska villages have in common? At first glance, not much. But a team of students visited the state as part of a project that’s looking to reduce usage of fossil fuels specifically in rural Alaska.
Stranded seal gets first-class rescue in Unalaska
Most of the time, a seal in Unalaska doesn’t attract too much attention, but a ringed seal is a different story. The marine mammals live near ice and typically are found further north. When a sick ringed seal appeared and then vanished last week, the community united to find it.
From fear to fervor, how this millennial is making the outdoors more inclusive
The first time Reth Duir saw mountains, he started thinking about exploring the outdoors and he’s been hooked ever since. But the 20-year-old hasn’t always been an outdoors enthusiast.
Unalaska teen: If you like sushi, you better take care of the environment
For Cade Terada persuading others to care about the environment is simple. He tells them unprotected, there will be no more sushi, caviar, or lobster.
After Bogoslof eruption, Sen. Murkowski renews push for enhanced volcano monitoring
This is not the first time Sen. Murkowski has introduced legislation to enhance volcano monitoring. It’s the fourth.
From the ashes: Life returns to Kasatochi volcano
Nearly every year since Kasatochi erupted, scientists have returned to study how ecosystems respond to cataclysmic destruction.