Beachcombing offers a nice break for residents who are still cleaning up after their communities were ravaged by flooding, high winds and an historic storm surge.
Oceans
Metlakatla residents and partners trying to eject invasive crabs from their first Alaska beachhead
The first discovery of destructive European green crabs at Annette Island is spurring action to prevent damage to Southeast Alaska’s natural marine ecosystem.
Rescued harbor seal pups return to Cook Inlet
The seals, named Cobalt and Admiral, spent the past two and a half months at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, gaining weight and learning to catch and eat fish.
Killer whales are ‘attacking’ sailboats near Europe’s coast. Scientists don’t know why
In recent years, orcas have been damaging the rudders of pleasure yachts, mostly along the coasts of Portugal and Spain. Scientists and sailors are struggling to understand the encounters.
For the first time, live invasive green crabs have been found in Alaska
Metlakatla Mayor Albert Smith says he’s concerned about what this means for the community’s traditional food sources.
Alaska abalone population, important to Indigenous traditions, gets new attention
Pinto abalones are valued for their meat — and more. They were traditionally used for trade, and their shells are used in artwork.