They’re not recognizable like polar bears or whales. But phytoplankton are a key part of life in the Arctic — and now, they’re at the center of a new research effort to predict how the region will respond to climate change.
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Jökulhlaup triggers flooding on Taku River
Water levels started rising dramatically on Tuesday on the Taku River located south of Juneau.
Canadian Coast Guard arctic monitors hit communications snag
Canada’s Coast Guard is suffering from crossed wires at their only manned field station in the Arctic.
Scientists use satellites to track polar bears
The U.S. Geological Survey recently started tracking polar bears using high resolution satellites.
Alaska.com email address to expire at the end of the year
About 3,000 GCI customers with Alaska.com accounts will have to change their email addresses.
Alaska harnesses power of tides, rivers, and waves
With 90 percent of the nation’s tidal power, and a good chunk of its wave and river energy, Alaska’s quickly become the epicenter for this budding technology.