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A large fish that fills freezers in Northwest Alaska could be in danger

1 Jun 2023
Kotzebue, Alaska, United States
Following a thaw slump, the water becomes cloudy and full of sediment, potentially suffocating the eggs of spawning sheefish. Scientists are concerned that permafrost thaw could lead to declines in the sheefish population, a staple food for many Alaskans.
Alaska Public Media / Lars Flora
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