From the images shared, these appear to be Philemona, a freshwater parasite. Philomena is a food quality concern but is Not considered a human health concern. With proper preparation, the salmon is safe to eat.
Red and Black Currants are present on the property and the moose seem to be picky about what berry they like to consume.
More than 1,000 domestic poultry and hundreds of wild birds have died or needed to be euthanized in the state since early spring. Since the first case of a deadly strain of avian flu was detected in Alaska in May, more than 1,000 domestic poultry and hundreds of wild birds have died or needed to be euthanized.
Volunteers at the Whittier Slug-Out learned about Alaska’s invasive species and helped mitigate European black slugs near a popular cove on Prince William Sound.
State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Gerlach says the Mat-Su case confirms that migrating birds have brought avian influenza to Alaska.
Red currant leaf consumption by something was observed by my supervisor while walking along a salmon stream.
About 10% of our catch during dip net fishing at mouth of Kenai River was harboring these worms.
Caused by eating fish that has not been properly chilled, symptoms can last up to 48 hours and include severe headaches, palpitations, blurred vision and abdominal cramps.At least seven people fell ill between May and August. Between 2015-2018, there were only five.
Two popular rivers are being closed to fishing because almost no cohos are making it upstream.
Fred Meyer is employing an aggressive pest-control plan after customers spotted mice in the store through Southcentral Alaska’s unusually warm summer.
Elodea was discovered in Alexander Lake in 2014 by researchers checking minnow traps. At the time, it covered 20 percent of the lake but now has spread to 90 percent.
Weak returns forced the latest restriction. Good news: Sockeye fishing at the Russian River is forecast to be good.
Since Les Anderson landed a 97-pound Kenai king in 1985, the prized fish has been harder to find and smaller. Is there something we all can do to help reverse the trend?
A new study quantifies the rate at which Eklutna Glacier is losing its icy mass. Between 1957 and 2010, the loss of glacier mass averaged 5 percent a year.
Scientists recently announced they had found an Asian tapeworm species in pink salmon caught off the coast of the Kenai Peninsula. Listen now
Resident becomes sick after consuming oysters and wonders what is being done to prevent future outbreaks of V parahaemolyticus, this new climate related illness in Alaska.
Abundant berry harvest this year in southcentral Alaska
Birch leaves bud early.
Warm temperatures drive emergence of early willow buds, pollen and honey bee activity.
A moose was seen with some of its fur missing.
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