Last week a group of scientists traveled to a small village in the Arctic to find as many different species as they could. It was happening all over the country in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
Wildlife
As Arctic Ocean Gets Spicier, Hunting May Be More Dangerous
A new study published in the Journal of Physical Oceanography suggests that rising temperatures in the arctic could result in warmer water with density more affected by temperature than salinity.
First Alaska ibis sighting excites Southeast birders
The ibises were a rare treat that has left bird experts scratching their heads, wondering why these southern birds have landed in Alaska.
How the suburbs killed a salmon creek and science informs its restoration
The state is granting nearly $300,000 to improve water quality in some of Alaska’s most damaged watersheds, including Juneau’s orange-tinted Duck Creek.
Bear attack survivor: ‘Grace was extended to me’
Steck is a Marine Corps veteran who spent time in Iraq. He said he was scared sometimes doing that work, but nothing close to his experience with the bear.
Observation group launches info hub on Cook Inlet beluga whales
The Cook Inlet Beluga Ecosystem Portal is a one-stop shop for beluga data that its creators hope will help scientists and the public make more informed decisions in the future.