“Whether it’s good or bad depends on the tradition,” said a local photographer who’s been documenting the bird.
Wildlife
Researchers found a rare octopus nursery off the coast of Costa Rica
It’s only the world’s third known octopus nursery. The research team may have also discovered a new species of Muusoctopus, a genus of small to medium sized octopus that lacks an ink sack.
‘We can go fishing’: Appeals court says Southeast Alaska troll fishery can open this summer
A federal appeals panel issued a last-second ruling, reversing a lower court ruling that would have kept the $85 million industry off the water.
Tick surveillance shows mixture of new species now in Alaska
Dogs and even people have brought non-native ticks from elsewhere — some of the new ticks could carry disease.
New estimate for Cook Inlet belugas shows hope for endangered population
A slight upturn — less than 1% a year — appears to have been happening for at least a few years, according to the new population estimate.
In new book, Alaska researcher dives into the mysterious lives of octopuses
“Many Things Under A Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses” is the culmination of many hours spent investigating octopuses underwater and in tide pools.