Walrus in Bristol Bay and Port Heiden are not uncommon in summer. The fact they are present in April is unusual and residents believe factors such as the lack of sea ice, lack of food and warming ocean temperatures may be the reason.
I have never found live shrimp before in King Cove while subsisting for Chiton's not sure if it is unusual or significant.
It's about the size of a dinner plate and has a rubbery texture, was told it’s a sea cucumber but I’m not sure.
Red coral observed near Port Heiden along the Bering Sea coast.
Abundant slugs in Dillingham acting as a stressor to garden plants.
Tube-Dwelling Worms on Seldovia Beach
Black slugs are impacting native plants in the Chugach Forest and may be spreading elsewhere.
The smallest California cuke I have found.
Squid are occasionally found in the area, but not very often.
Several dozen worms were observed during a Beluga hunt in Norton Bay.
Sea otter population growth not seen in recent history and shellfish harvest have been dropping.
A limpet not seen in the area before.
Coral degradation, fish species decline and an increase in jellyfish population.
Both squid were of the genus/species Onykia robusta, previously known as Moroteuthis robusta, and commonly known as the robust clubhook squid.
Manila Clam (Venerupis philippinarum) Die-off observed - possibly related to freezing temperatures.
Sea angel (Clione limacina) observed during mid December near Stika, Alaska.
Warning: (2016-11-07) Recreational anglers should avoid consuming the viscera (internal organs, also known as “butter” or “guts”) of dungeness crab
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