Maine’s population of rare Atlantic puffins took a hit this year, as the number of chicks to survive a tough summer plummeted.
Wildlife
TikTok fans flock to Sitka’s Raptor Center
The format — short videos, catchy music — is a palatable package for educational content.
Biden administration to review protections for polar bears
The federal agency listed polar bears as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2008.
A massive oil spill in the Pacific Ocean has reached the Southern California coast
Federal, state and local agencies are racing to determine the cause of the spill, which is at least 13 square miles in size.
Navy training and testing in Southeast Alaska will stay at similar levels for the next 7 years
The Navy says it won’t be testing any weapons in Southeast Alaska waters.
Pollock fishery may be cause of decline in Bering Sea fur seals, study says
The number of northern fur seals in the Bering Sea has dropped by around 70% since the 1970s.