Columbia Ferry breaks down and strands tourists in Petersburg.
Oceans
The year Bristol Bay landed its 2 billionth salmon
Bristol Bay is home to the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world. The 2 billionth salmon was landed sometime, by someone, on July 6, 2016.
Researchers are watching sockeye sizes
Scientists and fishermen are scrutinizing smaller sockeye.
Whale deaths near Anchorage, Glacier Bay prompt investigation
Whales usually have copepod parasites known as whale lice. High numbers in one whale suggested the animal was debilitated or had a compromised immune system.
Environmental group clashes with energy company over fracking in Cook Inlet
The Center for Biological Diversity is calling for the National Marine Fisheries Service to stop BlueCrest Energy’s plans to conduct hydraulic fracturing of oil wells in Cook Inlet, citing concern for beluga whales.
Japanese kayakers paddle Aleutian Chain without GPS, rescue radio
Cold Bay to Unalaska is nearly 200 miles. By plane, it takes about an hour. By kayak, it’s nearly a month.