The island’s most iconic species, the northern fur seal, has been in steep decline for decades.
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Possible rat sighting on remote St. Paul Island raises alarm
It’s one of the few places that has successfully protected its rich natural habitat and wildlife from invasive rodents.
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.”
Bering Sea crabbers and communities are struggling with Alaska’s snow crab decline
The crash has pushed the crab fleet farther north while forcing places like St. Paul to consider major budget shortfalls.
Pollock fishery may be cause of decline in Bering Sea fur seals, study says
The number of northern fur seals in the Bering Sea has dropped by around 70% since the 1970s.
Bill protecting Unangax̂ cemetery in Funter Bay passes Alaska Legislature, awaits Gov. Dunleavy’s signature
A bill protecting the graves of Unangax̂ people forced to live in internment camps in Funter Bay has passed the Alaska Legislature and awaits Gov. Dunleavy’s signature.