New research paints an unsettling picture of the future of shellfish in coastal Alaska. The effects of ocean acidification are worsening and could mean the end of hatcheries in the next 25 years if costly mitigation efforts aren’t put in place.
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First reindeer arrive in Port Heiden to re-establish herd
For the next three months, an experienced herder will stay in Port Heiden to teach everyone about the reindeer.
A Pilgrimage To Minidoka: ‘We Can See The Memories Slipping Away’
Minidoka was one of ten main camps built to confine civilians of Japanese ancestry during the WWII. It held people from coastal Oregon, Washington and Alaska, most of whom were U.S. citizens.
Bristol Bay elder, Alaska Native leader dies at 75
Olson was a Bristol Bay fisherman, and was the longtime president, CEO and chairman of the board of the Bristol Bay Native Corporation.
Fish and Game makes cuts to budget for Bristol Bay management
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is still finalizing a plan to for the most recent cut to its budget, but Bristol Bay shouldn’t see too many more cuts.
Guide academy helps Dillingham locals land jobs at sport lodges
For the past seven years, a mosaic of organizations including Bristol Bay Land Trust, Trout Unlimited, and BBEDC have run the Bristol Bay River and Guide Academy to train local kids in the art of fly fishing.
How many clams do bears eat?
We’ve all seen the iconic image of bears at a waterfall just waiting for a salmon to just jump right in their mouths; a bit less common is the image of a bear beach combing for clams and mollusks.
Low oil prices haven’t reached Dillingham
Even with low oil prices causing problems for Alaska’s budget, the cost of gas has been slow to drop in some Bristol Bay communities, especially Dillingham.