Alaska Public Media5d
Alaska fisher gets 6 months in federal prison for attempting to kill endangered whale
Dugan Paul Daniels had previously agreed to the sentence as part of a plea agreement for attempting to kill a whale, and the ...
Anchorage Daily News4d
Skeleton of fin whale that washed ashore in Anchorage will go to Wasilla museum
The juvenile fin whale washed ashore on the Anchorage mud flats in November and drew thousands of visitors. It’s still there.
University of California6d
Whale waste helps health of oceans by funneling nutrients to the tropics, new study shows
New research shows that whales move nutrients thousands of miles—in their pee and poop—from as far as Alaska to Hawaii, ...
On the Wild Side: Three outstanding destinations for unrivaled wildlife viewing
To see a breaching whale, a soaring bald eagle, bears catching salmon, or a bison up close are unforgettable, awe-inspiring ...
The ultimate guide to cruising in Alaska
Alaska, with its surreal landscapes, abundant wildlife and unique culture, offers a one-of-a-kind cruising experience.
It Fought to Save the Whales. Can Greenpeace Save Itself?
The storied group has a remarkable history of daring protests and high-profile blunders. It faces a reckoning in North Dakota ...
Oregonian5d
Gray whales are returning to the Oregon coast. Here’s where and when to see them
The gray whales are on their annual migration path between breeding grounds in Mexico and feeding grounds off the coast of Alaska. They return every year at the end of December, when the state ...
Whale pee transports thousands of tonnes of vital nutrients around the world’s oceans, study finds
Whale poo is responsible for moving tonnes of nutrients from deep water up to the surface. Now new research shows that whales also move vast quantities of nitrogen thousands of kilometres in their ...