This year’s report centered Indigenous perspectives, including contributions by a network of coastal Alaska observers from Kotzebue to Kaktovik.
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How Alaska wildlife officials saved a humpback whale found ‘hogtied’ to a 300-pound crab pot
A pair of residents first spotted the whale on Oct. 10 off the coast of Gustavus, Alaska.
Post-mortem shows that a local humpback calf was killed by a large boat
The fatal injuries included deep lacerations on the calf’s body and pectoral fin, likely caused by a propeller.
NOAA investigates death of local whale calf from apparent vessel strike
NOAA is still investigating what happened to Tango, but a post-mortem exam on Saturday revealed injuries consistent with a vessel strike.
NOAA outlines sweeping plan to boost the nation’s seafood industry
It’s the first time NOAA has released an overall strategy aimed at addressing industry needs – the agency says it will complement other federal policies that are already in place.
Deepwater mapping reveals gas seeps in Aleutian Trench
According to NOAA, the discovery is crucial because these gas seeps can create unique surrounding habitats and provide potential sources of alternative energy and biopharmaceuticals.
Alaska marine debris experts call for tighter regulation and more cleanup funding
The trash piling up on rural beaches isn’t local.
A pup rescued near Sitka is Alaska SeaLife Center’s first fur seal patient in 6 years
The female seal pup was seen swimming erratically near the shore in Sitka last month
Southeast Alaska’s porpoises have separate populations, and one may be vulnerable
The breakdown of Southeast Alaska’s porpoises into separate northern and southern populations contrasts with current management.
Arctic Report Card 2022: Rapid climate change brings extreme events to the North
The report card authors say the last seven years are collectively the warmest seven years since the start of the last century.