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New partnership seeks to protect and maintain salmon habitat

New partnership seeks to protect and maintain salmon habitat

Wild Pacific Northwest salmon face a bleak future, boasting but a tiny fraction of their historical population size, according to collaboration between salmon biologists and conservation advocates.

Ancient marine reptiles are topic of recent Norwegian journal and Fairbanks scientist’s research

It’s hard to imagine that oceans in the far north once teemed with ancient marine reptiles. But 145 million years ago, that’s exactly what was happening.

Updated: BC quake prompts tsunami warning for SE Alaska

A tsunami warning was posted Saturday evening for the outer coast of Southeast Alaska from Cape Decision to to the tip of Vancouver Island, British … more

Pet rat aboard Deadliest Catch boat draws state scrutiny

A recent episode of the Discovery Channel series Deadliest Catch could be used as evidence in a criminal case.

Salmon fill Auke Creek with shorter, earlier runs

Salmon fill Auke Creek with shorter, earlier runs

Auke Creek salmon are running earlier and for fewer days than 40 years ago, according to decades of research.

Can small wood-gas systems lower energy costs?

Can small wood-gas systems lower energy costs?

Sealaska, Southeast’s regional Native corporation, is testing wood-powered generators at a Hoonah mill. If they work, they could be used to reduce energy costs in other small Southeast cities.

Climate Politics: It’s Laugh Lines Vs. ‘Not A Joke’

Climate Politics: It’s Laugh Lines Vs. ‘Not A Joke’

Scientists view climate change as one of the world’s most pressing long-term problems. But the issue has barely surfaced in the U.S. presidential race.

UAF’s new research vessel launches out of dry dock

UAF’s new research vessel launches out of dry dock

The University of Alaska Fairbanks realized a dream over the weekend, with the launch of a new arctic research vessel.

One of last Exxon Valdez-rescued sea otters dies

One of last Exxon Valdez-rescued sea otters dies

One of the last two sea otters rescued from the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 has died at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.

Tsunami debris may be caught in Gulf of Alaska, spun out to shore

Tsunami debris may be caught in Gulf of Alaska, spun out to shore

Pacific Northwest shoreline debris estimates are based on previous studies of Pacific Ocean currents.