Plan to Discharge Fukushima Water Into Pacific Gets OK From Regulators
The discharge could release a number of radioactive isotopes into the Pacific Ocean, critics say. Despite outcry from local leaders and…
Changes in Cholesterol Production Lead to Tragic Octopus Death Spiral
For all their uncanny intelligence and seemingly supernatural abilities to change color and regenerate limbs, octopuses often suffer a tragic…
Sitka Dock Kicks Off 2022 Cruise Season With New Terminal, Welcomes Two Ships to Port
Sitka Dock welcomed Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas and Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess, two of the largest cruise ships to visit…
Share the Shore: Harbor Seal Pups
These pups—often seen alone onshore—are not abandoned. Seal Pupping Season Begins! NOAA’s Alaska Region has already received reports that harbor…
Low Emission and Electric Ferry Research Project Selected for DOT&PF Funding
Southeast Conference and Alaska DOT&PF partner on research project. (JUNEAU, Alaska) — Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and…
Run Forecasts and Harvest Projections for 2022 Alaska Salmon Fisheries and Review of the 2021 Season Published
(Juneau) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced publication of the annual statewide salmon run forecast and commercial…
M/V Kennicott Delayed Coming Out Of Overhaul
AMHS to offer passengers alternative transportation options (KETCHIKAN, Alaska)–The M/V Kennicott’s scheduled return to service on April 22 will be…
AMHS Adds a Matanuska Sailing to Bellingham to Relieve Waitlist of Passengers
Approximately 260 people are waiting for spots on the ferry to travel to Alaska (KETCHIKAN, Alaska)–The Alaska Marine Highway System…
ORPC Partnering with Matanuska-Susitna Borough to Trial RivGen® Power System in Upper Cook Inlet
Marine Energy Will Play a Key Role in Achieving Alaska’s Clean Energy Goals Palmer, Alaska, and Portland, Maine – ORPC, Inc., and…
Alaska Chadux̂ Network Applauds House Passage of Coast Guard Authorization Bill and Strengthening Oil Spill Response Standards in Alaska
ANCHORAGE – The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed legislation that would improve oil spill response in Western Alaska…