Anchorage, Alaska – United States Attorney Karen L. Loeffler and Ryan Noel, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region announced on Wednesday that an investigation has been opened concerning the deaths of 25 walrus, including calves, that were reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on September 16th. The report […]
Once again, Pacific Walrus are hauling out on the beaches in northwestern Alaska as the sea ice retreats beyond their reach. NOAA estimates as many as 35,000 have hauled out onto the beach five miles to the north of Point Lay. Prior to the massive melts that have occurred in recent years because of climate change […]