Scientist Observe Walrus Haulout Phenomenon Near Point Lay as 10,000 Come Ashore
While conducting the 2013 aerial survey taking place this month, NOAA scientists observed thousands of walrus hauling out on a remote barrier island near Point Lay.
90-Mile Aqueduct still Etched in Interior Hills
Like a bright yellow contour line painted above the Steese Highway, the Davidson Ditch now reveals itself by the flagging autumn birches and poplars that clog its path.
Alaska Science Forum: Winds and Ice Stop Northwest Passage Journey
Beavers and jet skis surprised four adventurers on their recent attempt to row through the Northwest Passage. Vancouver, British Columbia residents Kevin Vallely, Paul Gleeson, Frank Wolf and Denis Barnett are now back home after the team stopped short of its goal of gliding through the northern waterway on muscle power.
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Since July, the Alaska Native News has run a four-part series on Jim Cobb-retriever environmental efforts to gain attention for decades of work to improve oil spill response. The month of September, Alaska native news will be, on occasion, giving an update on Jim Cobb’s continued struggle to have industry and government sponsored, the contacts […]