The Department of Justice announced on Thursday that an Anchorage gift shop owner faces five years in prison and a $250,000 fine in connection to charges filed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder reported that two counts under the act have been filed against 58-year-old Lee John Screnock, the owner of […]
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is making a vessel route change with the goals of saving money and utilizing the new Alaska Class Ferries (ACF) as soon as possible. AMHS will move the ACF Tazlina to Lynn Canal to replace service by the F/V Fairweather, starting in May 2019. The […]
(KETCHIKAN, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) released its 2019 summer schedule today. Reservations are available for booking at FerryAlaska.com, by calling 1-800-642-0066, or visiting ferry terminal staff throughout the system. The AMHS summer schedule covers ferry travel from May through September 2019. Fare information is available at FerryAlaska.com or from reservations agents. Release of the 2019 summer schedule followed […]
[dropcap]J[/dropcap]UNEAU, KETCHIKAN, SITKA — College Magazine has ranked the University of Alaska Southeast as one of ten best schools in the U.S. offering marine science degrees. UAS offers undergraduate degrees in both marine biology and fisheries. The ranking takes into account the access that UAS undergraduate students have to hands-on education, internships, and research […]