According to an environmental impact statement by the U.S. Navy, exercises and maneuvers in Southeast Alaska waters will not cause the death of any marine mammals.
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Without ice, killer whales are preying on bowheads in Alaska’s northern seas
Scientists have found that as sea ice has dwindled in Arctic waters, a new predator has moved in to feed on the marine mammals: killer whales.
Scientists listen for mammals, ships in a changing Bering Sea
Record low levels of ice have changed how the Bering Sea looks throughout the year. Now, scientists want to know if that will also change how the sea sounds.
Options dwindle for orphan sea otters
Until recently, when an orphan sea otter was found on a beach, volunteers helped get it out of harm’s way and into rehabilitation. The Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward was the only place that would accept orphan pups. Although the four pups at the SeaLife Center since moved to new homes, the facility has no plans to accept more. And that means turning pups away.
With Saildrones, researchers learn more about St. Paul’s fur seals
Understanding how northern fur seals respond to changes in the distribution and abundance of fish could explain the mysterious decline of fur seals in the Pribilof Islands.
As Arctic Ocean Gets Spicier, Hunting May Be More Dangerous
A new study published in the Journal of Physical Oceanography suggests that rising temperatures in the arctic could result in warmer water with density more affected by temperature than salinity.
Marine mammal biologists visit Saint Lawrence Island
A team of biologists traveled to Saint Lawrence Island Wednesday to consult with local walrus hunters in Savoonga and Gambell.
Feds ask cruise ships, boats to stay farther away from seals
Federal officials want cruise ships, tour boats and kayaks to stay far away from harbor seals in Alaska’s glacial fjords.
Navy reps hear complaints on Northern Edge exercises
Four representatives travelled to Homer to explain the purpose of Northern Edge. Captain Raymond Hesser is a naval officer with Alaskan Command.
For The Evolution Of Marine Creatures, Bigger Is Better, Study Says
For more than 500 million years, sea creatures have been getting bigger — much bigger as it turns out, according to a study by scientists who say that the evolutionary trend toward larger body size fits with a 19th-century principle known as Cope’s rule.