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Shaping the science on beaver expansion
Beavers may be new to the Arctic, but they’re already leaving their mark. The industrious rodents are expanding their range as a result of environmental change, pushing their way north…
Read MoreAn original approach to Arctic erosion
There are many traditional uses of seal oil: as a dipping sauce, stew flavoring, and an ingredient in medicine, to name a few. But could it also be a fix…
Read MoreResearch fellow excels in HAB lab collab
Courtney White only spent one summer in Kodiak, but it clearly left an impression. “On paper, I applied for a three-month fellowship,” said White, who aided in harmful algal bloom…
Read MoreThe science of Steller stubble
An Alaska Sea Grant-supported project is within a whisker of answering some critical research questions about Steller sea lions. Literally. University of Alaska researchers are collaborating with the Aleut Community…
Read MoreNew film documents community resilience in Western Alaska
A new short film details ways that residents in Western Alaska are responding constructively to changes to their local environment. “Cumikluten (Pay Attention)” is a 36-minute documentary produced by POLARIS,…
Read MoreProtecting Jílḵaat Aani: Chilkat Indian Village partners to study environmental impacts to traditional territory
by Kyle Kolda and Jessica Kayser Forster Residents of the Chilkat Indian Village (CIV) of Tlákw Aan (Klukwan) have a vested interest in understanding impacts of environmental change. Located at…
Read MoreRemembering Gary Freitag
Alaska Sea Grant is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, Gary Freitag. Gary spent 13 fruitful years at Alaska Sea Grant as the Marine Advisory Program…
Read MoreCombining local knowledge and new technology to study spotted seals
Spotted seals are a vital part of Alaska’s Arctic marine ecosystems and a crucial resource for many coastal Iñupiaq communities. Yet despite their cultural and ecological significance, these elusive marine…
Read MoreResearchers gain insights on Iliamna Lake salmon populations
The Bristol Bay commercial fishery is the world’s largest producer of wild sockeye salmon. Alaska Sea Grant-supported researchers are working to provide new information for the region’s fisheries managers to…
Read MoreHelping students understand local seaweed biology
For thousands of years, the Tlingit people have fostered systems of science and education indigenous to their home, allowing each clan to maintain stewardship of their lands. For generations, this…
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