Tanner crab among most vulnerable Eastern Bering Sea stocks
A new federal study led by NOAA Fisheries shows that Tanner crab are among the six commercial fisheries stocks most vulnerable to climate change in the Eastern Bering Sea.
Murkowski speaks out on mine permits
“We should never pit one resource against another and if a mine cannot stand on its own without negative impact to the fisheries resource than that mine should not be permitted,” says Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
Citizen scientists help count endangered whales
More than 1,100 citizen scientists turned out in light rain in Anchorage on Saturday, Sept. 21 to help NOAA Fisheries and others concerned about endangered beluga whales to count them at 14 scientist-manned stations along Cook Inlet.
North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970
For the first time, studies have shown pervasive losses among birds across all habitats, including backyard birds, says ornithologist Ken Rosenberg.
Short-tailed Shearwater seabirds struggle to find enough food
Thousands of Short-tailed Shearwater seabirds have died in Alaska this summer of apparent starvation. They are likely victims of warming ocean temperatures that have impacted their ability to get enough food, say biologists with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Stutes: Ferry service is a health and safety issue
“Winter ferry service is not a matter of ‘convenience’ for any of the communities I represent,” Stutes said. “Particularly in communities like Cordova, which is facing a 7-month gap, the impact on health, life and public safety will be heavily felt."
Legislators: Pebble mine could spark a cataclysmic mistake
Claims of Gov. Mike Dunleavy to a potential investor in the Pebble mine project that the state will actively help defend the project from “frivolous and scurrilous attacks” are drawing a sharp rebuttal from 20 Alaska legislators and the Bristol Bay Native Corp.
Recall Dunleavy campaign gathered 49,006 signatures
Backers of a campaign to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy have delivered petitions with 49,006 signatures to the state Division of Elections, and now face the larger task of more than 71,000 signatures before a recall election can take place.
BP will sell Alaska assets to Hilcorp
After six decades in Alaska, BP is saying adieu.
Dunleavy budget cuts show reaction to recall effort
"For the governor not to hear us is inconceivable," said Rep. Louise Stutes. "It is just overwhelming.”
