During the quarterly meeting of the Kodiak Island Local Emergency Planning Committee, the main topic of discussion was the 7.9-magnitude earthquake that shook the Gulf of Alaska in January.
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A new study looks at why Pacific Cod stocks are crashing in the Gulf of Alaska
A researcher for the University of Alaska Fairbanks based in Kodiak, Mike Litzow said the recent crash in the Pacific cod population in the Gulf of Alaska was a wake-up call that there’s a lot to be learned about the early life stages of Pacific cod.
Kodiak bird biologist releases recovered eagle at refuge headquarters
Kodiak is full of eagles, especially in January and February, and one rejoined the local population yesterday after a brief stay at the Eagle Inn, where the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service keeps recuperating birds.
Kodiak mayor testifies before U.S. Senate committee
The U.S. Senate committee on energy and natural resources held a hearing Tuesday on natural disasters. The city of Kodiak’s mayor Pat Branson was a part of a six-person panel and testified on the city’s recent tsunami scare.
State of Alaska honors Judge Roy Madsen
Gov. Bill Walker ordered all Alaska state flags be flown at half-mast today to honor Kodiak’s Judge Roy Madsen who passed away on Dec. 26.
Kodiak fishermen find extra work through halibut research amid stock concern
The Pacific halibut fishery may see a drop in stock over the next few years and the International Pacific Halibut Commission, which regulates the fishery, uses surveys in Kodiak waters to collect data.