This Day in Alaska History-February 21st, 1924
Northern Fur Seal Deaths on St. George Island, Linked to Harmful Algal Bloom
Research confirms saxitoxin poisoning in seals and the presence of harmful algal species. In August 2025, two biologists from NOAA Fisheries’ Alaska Region Protected Resources Division traveled to St. George Island to conduct routine maintenance on NOAA facilities. Upon their arrival, they began receiving reports from residents about a high number of northern fur seals found […]
‘An Abomination’: Enormous ‘Dictatorship-Style’ Banner With Trump Face on Side of Justice Department Decried
“It is an incredible affront to our democracy to display the president’s face on one of the most sacred US judicial buildings,” said one critic. Critics reacted with outrage on Thursday after a large banner featuring President Donald Trump’s face was hung on the outside of the US Department of Justice. The banner shows a […]
Climate change and persistent contaminants deliver one‑two punch to Arctic seals, SFU study finds
New research shows a single year of warmer-than-average Arctic temperatures can cause malnutrition in Arctic seals, intensifying risks to Inuit food security and northern ecosystems already under pressure from environmental toxins, warn Simon Fraser University researchers. The SFU study found Arctic ringed seals are struggling to clear persistent contaminants and banned pesticides from their bodies — a long‑term […]