As Arctic Ocean Gets Spicier, Hunting May Be More Dangerous
A new study in the Journal of Physical Oceanography suggests that rising temperatures in the far north could result in warmer water, or what’s known as spicier water.
Wintertime News
From a stranded seal to a dangerous hole in Yukon River ice, recent stories from KNOM’s news department offer a special glimpse into what makes Western Alaska so unique — and, at times, so challenging.
Stranded Seal Released Back into the Wild
Last Friday, a bearded seal became stranded on Nome’s west side of town. Although it showed some signs of sickness, experts released the seal back into the wild.
Stranded Bearded Seal Rescued from Nome Parking Lot
A bearded seal came ashore on Nome’s west side of town, and its patchy coat may suggest a type of seal sickness.
Update News: Tuesday, July 2, 2013
In Tuesday’s news: Walruses in Chukchi Sea affected by diminishing sea ice; State of Alaska files lawsuit against NOAA Fisheries for listing bearded seals as a…
Profile: The BOSS Project
The BOSS Project is the Bering-Okhotsk Seal Survey, and for the past month, they’ve been flying planes with specialized cameras over the Bering Sea. An international collaboration between NOAA…