Northern Fur Seal Deaths on St. George Island, Linked to Harmful Algal Bloom

Northern Fur Seal Deaths on St. George Island, Linked to Harmful Algal Bloom

  Research confirms saxitoxin poisoning in seals and the presence of harmful algal species. In August 2025, two biologists from NOAA Fisheries’ Alaska Region Protected Resources Division traveled to St. George Island to conduct routine maintenance on NOAA facilities. Upon their arrival, they began receiving reports from residents about a high number of northern fur seals found […]

Recovery Efforts Continue for Remains of St George Man

Recovery Efforts Continue for Remains of St George Man

Alaska State Troopers reported that they are working to recover remains thought to be those of 25-year-old St George man Serge Lekanof, who has been missing since November 30th. The original report stated that Lekanof was reported missing at 9 am on the 30th, he was last seen on November 29th during the early morning […]