Bycatch of nearly 20,000 Chinook salmon shuts down Alaska trawl fishery
Chinook salmon are the largest, fattiest salmon, and the preferred prey of endangered southern resident orcas that frequent ...
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Juneau hunters recount brown bear attack that left one battered, but alive
Even though everyone walked away from the encounter with a brown bear sow, it left the seasoned hunters rattled.
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Sea Tow Captains’ Favored Tools and Equipment
From boat breakdowns to boaters who run aground, Sea Tow captains have seen it all. Here are some of their top tips for ...
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On the David B: The awe and wonder of the Alaskan wilderness
By Mary Richardson “Look, look!” cried LaDonna McKnight, pointing starboard (right) as she watched a humpback whale breach in ...
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Petersburg safety board seeks state help to decrease risky skiff use
In most states, boat renters must first earn a certification or take a safety class. Alaska is one of five states with no ...
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2,000 king salmon bycatch triggers early fishery closure
According to sources, about 20 boats will now be forced to end their season weeks before the November 1 closure, leaving ...
Navigating Alaska’s stormy seas
PETERSBURG, Alaska, is as picturesque a seaside town as any along the state’s maritime coast. Its Scandinavian heritage is ...
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Climate change destroyed an Alaska village. Its residents are starting over in a new town
the last 71 residents will load their possessions onto boats to move to Mertarvik, rejoining 230 residents who began moving away in 2019. They will become one of the first Alaska Native villages ...
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Leaked Courtroom Audio Uncovers Survivors’ Harrowing Testimonies in Tragic Case of Texas Family Lost at Sea
Harrowing audio from a presumptive death hearing sheds light on the tragic final moments of the Maynard family, ...