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探花精选 Alaska News

The latest updates from the Alaska Program of the 探花精选.

Here鈥檚 where you鈥檒l find in-depth articles, conversational blog posts, and the latest press releases on Alaska鈥檚 birds, wildlife, communities, and conservation efforts from 探花精选 Alaska staff and partners. 

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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.
Colorful landbird
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?
Flock of seabirds on water
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.
Spectacled Eider at Teshekpuk Lake
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.
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Silver Lining for Shorebirds: New Study Shows Arctic Nesting Species Are Cued into Climate Change
July 28, 2025 — Attentive long-distance migrants are following environmental cues better than expected, showing some shorebirds to be surprisingly adaptable.
Remembering Our Colleague Shiloh Schulte, PhD
June 29, 2025 — 探花精选 statements on the passing of our colleague and friend, Dr. Shiloh Schulte, who recently died in a helicopter crash while conducting conservation work in Alaska.
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Looking Back on the 2025 Alaska Conference on Mining Impacts and Prevention
May 21, 2025 — A recap of a three-day gathering of community members, conservation and climate professionals, Indigenous leaders, and funders on Dena鈥檌na lands.
Take Action for the Mendenhall Wetlands
May 19, 2025 — Comment on the Juneau Douglas North Crossing draft Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study.