Freshwater seals in Alaska’s biggest lake are genetically different from saltwater seals
The harbor seals of Alaska’s Iliamna Lake, which make up one of only five freshwater seal populations in the world,…
Alaska Marine Highway System Launches Wi-Fi Pilot Program on MV Columbia
(Ketchikan, Alaska) – Passengers on the MV Columbia can now stay connected to friends and family with the successful launch of…
Coast Guard building nation’s first Polar Security Cutter
The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy Integrated Program Office received approval Dec. 19 to begin building the first Polar…
Board of Fisheries could stop trawl bycatch in little-known Prince William Sound trawl fishery
The Alaska State Board of Fisheries this week will consider four proposals that would eliminate or reduce bycatch in the…
Coast Guard suspends search for multiple people near Couverden Point
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard has suspended its search Monday morning for five people after their fishing boat reportedly…
Sikuliaq visiting Hawaii to support research efforts
The Seward-based research vessel Sikuliaq will be spending this winter in the tropics. The only ice-capable vessel in the U.S. academic…
DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of Summer 2025 Ferry Schedule
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2025 Summer Schedule is now available for review and public comment.…
Coast Guard commissions second Pacific Northwest-based Fast Response Cutter
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard commissioned its 57th Fast Response Cutter during a ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Thursday.…
Vessel beset by weather departs Dutch Harbor
JUNEAU, Alaska — Cargo vessel Pan Viva departed Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Monday night, enroute its intended destination in Kalama, Washington, after…
Peltola Calls for More Following NOAA Fisheries Port Denials to Chinese, Russian Vessels
WASHINGTON – Thursday, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (AK-AL) called on the Biden Administration and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…