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Elizabeth Earl, Alaska Journal of Commerce /
Anchorage Daily News /
February 14, 2019
Chalky meat is not dangerous to humans but is not desirable and thus costs the fishermen at the dock.
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Rogachëvo, Arkhangelskaya, Russia
Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Washington Post /
Anchorage Daily News /
February 11, 2019
Thinning sea ice has driven more than 50 polar bears ashore on an Arctic archipelago in northern Russia, causing chaos for the local population.
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Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada
CBC /
February 9, 2019
The spectacular natural formation near Haines Junction has become a big draw for visitors.
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Gustavus, Alaska, United States
Abby McAllister /
Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Wildlife News /
February 8, 2019
While most wolves prefer ungulates like moose, deer and mountain goats, the Gustavus pack has displayed a preference for sea otter.
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Kotlik, Alaska, United States
Philomena Keyes and Richard L Thoman Jr /
LEO Network /
February 13, 2019
A warm winter storm leads to sea ice loss and flooding of homes in Western Alaska. "Damage to the foundation of the homes is all I think happened, besides wet clothing and a few things on the floor."
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Nome, Alaska, United States
Nick Treinen and Olivia Lee /
LEO Network /
February 12, 2019
Leads appeared following a warm storm, in areas with usually stable, shorefast ice. The leads separate many crabbers from their pots, and are illustrative of how Norton Sound's recent erratic sea ice patterns are altering subsistence opportunities and patterns.
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