New study sheds light on sablefish genetics
North Pacific sablefish are a single genetic population, according to a new study published last month through NOAA fisheries.
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Dead humpback whale spotted floating south of Sitka
A dead humpback whale was spotted floating in the water about 30 miles south of Sitka on September 6. Now researchers are hoping it will wash ashore so they can examine it.
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Marine debris cleanup brings volunteers together from across state
Whether in Sitka Sound or the Bering Sea, a beach cleanup is a major undertaking. Recently, the Ocean Conservancy and the Sitka Sound Science Center took an unusual group of people on a beach cleanup near Sitka to wrap their hands around some marine debris -- and wrap their minds around what to do about it.
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Gov. Dunleavy says state prepared to appeal killer whale lawsuit to Supreme Court if necessary
Taking off the gloves at last, Gov. Mike Dunleavy assured a caller on Tuesday's "Talk of Alaska" (1-31-23) that the state would fight the Wild Fish Conservancy lawsuit to the US Supreme Court, if necessary.
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Thanksgiving storm brings high winds to Southeast
Communities on the outer coast can brace themselves for a blustery Thanksgiving, with heavy rainfall and winds reaching as high as 60 miles per hour in some communities on Wednesday and Thursday.
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