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Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival and WHSRN Site Turns 35
October 24, 2025 — The celebration marked 35 years since the Copper River Delta was designated a Site of Hemispheric Importance in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN)鈥攖he first such site in Alaska and among the earliest in the network鈥檚 history.
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An Issue of Seismic Proportions
October 22, 2025 — As concerns for the future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Western Arctic heats up, seismic surveys鈥攐r irreversible ecological scarring鈥攁re at the heart of the issue.
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Support Western Alaska Communities Impacted by Unprecedented Storms
October 20, 2025 — Nearly 50 communities have reported impacts from wind and flooding.
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鈥淪andpipers on the Silvery Stikine鈥
October 15, 2025 — Behind the Scenes with the SeaBank Chronicles, where 探花精选 Alaska and the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust take you for a ride on the Stikine River Delta.
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When Ships Meet Seabirds: Mapping Risk in Alaska鈥檚 Waters
October 08, 2025 — Alaska鈥檚 seas are becoming increasingly busy highways for vessels, posing growing risks for seabirds during one of their most vulnerable times鈥攆all migration.
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Hidden Gems Along the Anchorage Birding Trail
September 03, 2025 — The Anchorage Birding Trail hosts some of the richest displays of bird life the city has to offer, but these sites have far more to discover than just feathered friends.
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Sounds of the Arctic: Tuning in to a Changing Acoustic Landscape
August 27, 2025 — Natural soundscapes are vital ecological resources鈥攚hat happens when they are drowned out?
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Large Vessels Pose Threat to Migratory Bird Species, Study Finds
August 20, 2025 — Michigan State University researchers and partners have been mapping the overlap between marine traffic and seabird movements to see when ships meet seabirds.
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Where to Celebrate Alaska Wild Salmon Day 2025
August 04, 2025 — August 10, 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of Alaska Wild Salmon Day. Here's where to celebrate throughout the state.
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Why Protecting Alaska鈥檚 Western Arctic Matters Now More Than Ever
July 30, 2025 — Nearly 20,000 探花精选 supporters urged the Department of the Interior to uphold a 2024 rule that protects critical Arctic lands that are not just stunning but essential for biodiversity, climate stability, and cultural survival.