Over the past few months, a massive toxic bloom of the marine diatom Pseudo-nitzschia, stretching from central California to the Alaska Peninsula, has resulted in significant impacts to coastal resources and marine life. NOAA has been working closely with federal, state, tribal, academic, and other partners to respond to this unprecedented harmful algal bloom (HAB).

Identification pending.

Early spring and early waterfowl

Dead Murres At Boat Harbor

A mysterious condition continues to inflict some Alaska birds

Residents concern over die-offs persist

The Department of Fish and Game plans to trap a flock of birds not native to Alaska that is trying to move in. The agency says starlings could cause big problems for humans and other birds native to the area. They want to get rid of the flock before their numbers grow.

We have never had cranes stop in here before. Something has changed that these migratory birds are stopping here.

5/2/15 Urban Canada goose - King Cove, Alaska, USA

Warm water threatens marine habitats off the coast of BC

The bird was flying and just dropped dead.

4/16/15 Early waterfowl - Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Last year, 2014, was the hottest year ever recorded on Earth. Unlike other worldwide problems from which Canadians might feel relatively safe and isolated, but Canada is actually ground zero of global climate.

3/18/15 Early songbirds - Haines, Alaska, USA

Laysan albatross chickens died from causes related to abnormal Santa Ana winds

An intense bundle of energy at your feeder, Red-breasted Nuthatches are tiny, active birds of north woods and western mountains.

Rare Layson Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) sighting.

Two horned grebes have settled in Reykjavík Pond in the city centre, RÚV reports. It is the first time the species is found nesting at the location. At the turn of the century, the horned grebe population was placed on a watchlist due to its decline, but it seems to have made a recovery since. […]