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.
Wildlife
Hunting baby seals for science near Yakutat’s glacial fjords
Biologists know cruise ships are affecting seals but not how much.
Colorado Mother Fights Off Mountain Lion To Save Her Son
A Colorado woman managed to fight off a mountain lion that was attacking her 5-year-old son. During the harrowing rescue, she reportedly reached into the cat’s jaws to free her child’s head.
Juneau man cited after killing and dragging black bear
A Juneau man was cited for failing to report running over and dragging a black bear for 2 miles.
Walrus prompt Ugashik boundary change for Bristol Bay fishery
The Department of Fish and Game and US Fish and Wildlife Service believe moving the north boundary of the Ugashik Commercial fishing district one mile south will offer a buffer zone for walrus hauled out at Cape Greig.
For the first time in decades, herring are spawning in a Hudson River tributary
Herring are spawning again after a dam was removed from one of the Hudson River’s tributaries.