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Sharing science across Alaska

March 18, 2026

What do walrus monitoring, the Tracy Arm tsunami and salmon bycatch have in common?  All of them are important topics for audiences in Alaska’s coastal communities. Which is why each…

Straightening up the Bering Strait

March 10, 2026

The Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) brings a lot to the Bering Strait region, including jobs, financial assistance, education and training. But equally noteworthy is what the corporation recently…

Alaska Sea Grant well-represented at symposium

March 3, 2026

Contributions by Alaska Sea Grant students and researchers at this year’s Alaska Marine Science Symposium were all over the food web. Their presentations focused on marine fauna ranging from humpback…

Helping Halong recovery, one freezer at a time

February 24, 2026

Ex-typhoon Halong couldn’t have come at a worse time for residents of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta—or for their freezers.  “It’s fall time when the storms usually hit,” explained Katie Basile, Alaska…

Getting the word out about clean harbors

February 23, 2026

Some things you just can’t accomplish over Zoom. Which is why Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow Pax Templeton is making sure to meet Alaska’s harbormasters and harbor staff in person.…

Next generation of Alaska fishermen gather for summit

February 20, 2026

The first time Noah Swenson attended the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS), he found a boat. The second time, he found his voice. In 2024, the then-27-year-old Homer fisherman spent…

Shaping the science on beaver expansion

February 12, 2026

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…

Hooking Nome students on HAB research

February 9, 2026

Ice fishing is not the most common method of data collection. But for students at Nome-Beltz High School, a couple of afternoons in December spent jigging for tomcod was a…

An original approach to Arctic erosion

February 3, 2026

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…

A sea of resources from Alaska Sea Grant

January 20, 2026

Alaska’s coastal communities grapple with a range of challenges, from preparing for emergencies to safely handling seafood and supporting sustainable fisheries. Having reliable and clear information is essential for Alaska’s…

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