In a study released Thursday, scientists warned about the potential impact to fish, which take refuge in thickets of coral.
Oceans
Menopause mystery: Why do female killer whales experience the change of life?
Killer whales are one of only three species known to have menopause. Researchers are looking at the conflict and cooperation between older and younger female whales to understand why.
Fukushima radiation yet, and unlikely, to affect Alaska seafood
State, federal, and international agencies have been testing Alaskan seafood for Fukushima-related radiation since 2013. No detectable levels have been found.
Warming oceans could boost dangerous toxin in your shellfish dinner
A new study finds a link between warming waters and a dangerous neurotoxin that builds up in species like Dungeness crabs, clams and mussels — and can be hazardous, even fatal in people who eat them.
Entangled humpback whale rescued off Prince of Wales Island
A group of local good Samaritans banded together this week to help a humpback whale that had become tangled in a barge anchor cable off Prince of Wales Island.
Fishing rule aims to do for all marine mammals what it did for the dolphin
Foreign fisheries exporting seafood to the U.S. will now have to meet the same standards for protecting whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals as American fisheries do.
Juneau’s cruise ship head tax spending pitches due next week
Typically, the city receives dozens of pitches for things like seasonal emergency services personnel, waterfront infrastructure improvements, crossing guards and more public restroom cleaning and maintenance.
Russian Military Plane, With 92 Aboard, Crashes Into Black Sea
The Russian Defense Ministry says the Syria-bound aircraft dropped off radar early Sunday, soon after taking off from Sochi. There’s no indication of any survivors, and the cause remains unknown.
Arctic Slope Regional Corp: Obama acts in our name, ignores our needs
However, Ole Lake with the Alaska Wilderness League thinks a lot of Native folks happy about the decision are probably too busy with subsistence activities to make their views known.
Halibut catch for Southeast Alaska could drop for 2017
Managers of halibut in the Pacific will be setting catch limits in January and could be considering a small decrease for commercial and guided sport fishing fleets in Southeast Alaska.