The Coast Guard, troopers and NOAA Enforcement are investigating the incident.
Aleutians
After 200 years, a traditional Unangax̂ boat is making a comeback
Four communities built niĝilax̂ this year, after studying historical documents, sketches, and artifacts to learn how they were made
Navy warships dispatched to Aleutians after Chinese, Russian military spotted in region
A military spokesperson said the foreign patrol ships remained in international waters and were not considered a threat.
Trident’s new processing plant in Unalaska will be the largest in North America
Aging infrastructure and decades of wear at the company’s Akutan plant has prompted the seafood company to plan a new facility.
Unalaska readies to deploy traps for invasive European green crabs
The crabs destroy habitat and outcompete native species.
Crab pots ‘absolutely stuffed’ as Bering Sea Dungeness fishery breaks records
While many Bering Sea crab populations are in freefall, Dungeness crab is breaking records in regions that hardly used to see them.
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.
Army Corps to begin cleanup efforts at World War II fort in Unalaska Bay
The fort housed anti-aircraft and anti-ship artillery.
‘Deadliest Catch’ boat’s owners sue show over deckhand’s botched diagnosis
The suit follows the deckhand’s own lawsuit, filed against the boat owners in Washington court in December.
Proposed Bering Sea marine sanctuary draws pushback from fishing industry
“It’s just an attempt to take care of our home,” said George Pletnikoff, of the Pribilof community of St. George. “It’s dying, and you know it’s dying.”