Missiles Fired Near US Ship in Yemen
The U.S. military says two missiles were launched from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen in the direction of a U.S. ship…
Ocean Conditions Contributed to Unprecedented 2015 Toxic Algal Bloom
A study led by researchers at the University of Washington and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration connects the unprecedented…
Coast Guard Rescue Two from Sinking Sailboat 230 Miles South of Cold Bay
JUNEAU, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew hoisted two men from the sinking 35-foot…
Cutter SPAR Returns to Kodiak after Arctic Shield 2016 Patrol
KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard Cutter SPAR crew returned to their homeport of Kodiak Sunday after a 42-day patrol throughout…
Coast Guard Locates Overdue Boaters 36 Miles Southwest of Juneau
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard located a man and woman reported overdue aboard a 34-foot cabin cruiser approximately 36…
Successful Conservation Efforts Pay Off for Humpback Whales
Endangered humpback whales in nine of 14 newly identified distinct population segments have recovered enough that they don’t warrant…
BOEM Refuses to Extend Public Comment Period on Cook Inlet Lease Sale Environmental Impact Statement
On September 1, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that there would be no extension for public review…
Maritime Apprenticeship Offers New Job Opportunities for Alaskans
JUNEAU, Alaska—The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development is revitalizing a job training initiative to place Alaskans in credentialed…
Governor Pauses AO 279 Implementation to Avoid Fisheries Disruption
Juneau – With the current state fiscal crisis, the Walker-Mallott administration continues to look for cost savings wherever possible, including sharing…
In the Ocean, Clever Camouflage Beats Super Sight
DURHAM, N.C. — In a matchup of animal superpowers, a clever form of camouflage might beat super sight — at…