One climatologist forecasts sea ice will form late, the extent will be below average, and it will be similar to last year’s.
Oceans
High school hatchery revitalizes Unalaska silver salmon population
Science teacher Steven Gregory tells his fisheries students that they are “the stewards of the river.”
There’s more sea ice in the Chukchi Sea than last fall, but it’s still historically low
Last year saw the lowest fall sea ice extent in the Chukchi Sea on record — and this year’s sea ice extent is still way below the historical average.
Plan approved to sink the Lumberman, Juneau’s troublesome tug
Juneau Port Director Carl Uchytil says permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency gives the city permission to flood the 192-ton steel hulled boat and sink it in 8,400 feet of water.
‘The Gentle Tarot’: Unalaska artist creates uniquely Alaskan tarot deck
Mariza Tovar is putting together a tarot deck filled with humpback whales, grizzly bears, red-faced cormorants and sea kelp.
Board of Fish nominees get chilly reception from commercial, subsistence groups
The timing of two of the appointments — along with the COVID-19 emergency — makes it possible that the appointees could set policy for Alaska’s commercial, sport and subsistence fisheries without first being confirmed by lawmakers.