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.
Oceans
State confident less than 10 gallons of crude leaked into Cook Inlet, but investigation continues
The state is fairly confident the final estimate for the oil spill in Cook Inlet won’t exceed 10 gallons, but pinning down exactly how much oil escaped won’t be easy.
Oil company fined $10 million for illegally transporting a drill rig to Alaska
Settlement comes after Furie Alaska violated the Jones Act in 2011.
Could the Alaska Sea Grant program go away this year?
Sea Grant knew the Trump administration wanted to eliminate its budget for next fiscal year. But those cuts could come much sooner.
Cook Inlet leaks draw more scrutiny for Hilcorp and its aging infrastructure
The state doesn’t have its own estimate for how much oil was released into Cook Inlet or knowledge of what caused the leak. It’s latest in a string of incidents for Hilcorp, facing a wave of scrutiny from regulators and environmental groups.
Crude oil leak in Cook Inlet halted successfully; spill volume still unknown
State regulators on Monday said a leak from a crude oil pipeline in Cook Inlet was halted successfully.
Unalaska teen: If you like sushi, take care of the environment
Becoming an Arctic Youth Ambassador was a stretch for Unalaskan Cade Terada. But he’s already become an effective advocate for the oceans.
Video: Can we harness the power of Cook Inlet?
Cook Inlet has some of the most dramatic tidal shifts on the planet. From scientists to startups, many have speculated how this fast-flowing water could be harnessed to produce electricity.
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.
Ask the Energy Desk: What about wave and tidal energy in Alaska?
“I think this is a worthwhile technology because it basically fills in a niche,” said Jeremy Kasper about wave energy generation.