Second reported sighting in eastern North Pacific waters south of the Aleutian Island chain. A new scientific paper discusses the first NOAA Fisheries record of a bowhead whale in Southeast Alaska. It is only the second documented sighting of this Arctic species in the eastern North Pacific, south of the Aleutian Islands. The whale was observed by […]
Governor Mike Dunleavy Friday announced the resignation of Adam Crum, Commissioner of the Department of Revenue, effective August 8, 2025. Governor Dunleavy expressed appreciation for Commissioner Crum’s dedicated leadership, professionalism, and contributions during his tenure. “Commissioner Crum has been an exemplary leader whose unwavering dedication and innovative approach have significantly benefited Alaskans,” said Governor Dunleavy. “During […]
Plastic Free July is a global movement to reduce single-use plastics, much of which end up in streams, rivers, and oceans. In Alaska, we’re partnering with leaders in coastal communities to reduce discarded plastics and other marine debris from our shorelines through Alaska Sea Grant’s Community-Led Marine Debris Removal program. This work shows how local knowledge, […]
The growing Kachemak Bay mariculture industry and a booming population of local sea otters appear to have a surprisingly uneventful relationship, according to a new University of Alaska Fairbanks study. The study, published recently in The Journal of Wildlife Management, focused on otters around a handful of oyster farms in the area, comparing their actions to […]