Researchers don’t yet know why the population has been decreasing.
Wildlife
Fisherman’s photos could be first visual evidence of North Pacific right whales in the Bering Sea in winter
Scientists say the images could help fill in some mysteries about the critically endangered whale population.
Scientists use drones to count Chukchi Sea walruses without disturbing them
U.S. and Russian scientists are using less invasive technology to get a more complete survey of the walrus population in the Bering Strait region.
Navy seeks expanded area for Northern Edge drills in 2023
The U.S. Navy says its warships will need more room to maneuver during next year’s military exercises in the Gulf of Alaska.
Deep snow hampers Mitkof Island deer study
The study involves using DNA from deer droppings to help estimate numbers of Sitka blacktails on the island.
Winter means hibernation for some — but not all — of Kodiak’s bears
About 30% of male Kodiak bears don’t den at all.