On a rising tide, a line of bubbles from the mud under the water of Ugashik Bay can be observed rising forcefully to the surface.

Species of nematode Splendidofilaria pectoralis has been described in blue grouse (Dendragapus obscurus pallidus) in British Columbia, but never as far north and west as Unalakleet.

Brown bears spotted by a resident for the first time on the island of Shishmaref.

Yukon Flats community dealing with river erosion and landscape changes that are threatening the loss of traditional harvesting areas.

10-1-12 More brown bears - Koyukuk, Alaska, USA

Permafrost thaw is causing trail in Golovin to erode.

Permafrost thawing causing bridge damage.

9-21-12 Extreme rain and flooding - Wasilla, Alaska, USA

A second major wind storm in less than two weeks swept through Alaska's largest city on Sunday, but unlike the earlier storm, its greatest intensity was mostly on higher elevations where gusts as high as 120 mph were reported, weather forecasters said.

Rare polar bear sighting in Sisualik summer camp, about 10-11 miles north of Kotzebue, AK.

Red-colored seawater in boat harbor.

We are worried about the effects of large infestation and about wildlife.

At least 50,000 homes and businesses lost power late Tuesday, and outages continued through Wednesday.

The winds came east out of the Chugach Mountains and caused damage to forest, unlike anything we have seen in over 50 years. It is going to be expensive and time consuming to clear the windfall.

9-5-12 Windfall causes flood hazard - Anchorage, Alaska, USA

9-13-12 Unusual skate on Arctic beach - Barrow, Alaska, USA

9-1-12 Heat lightning - Kiska Island, Alaska, USA

Potential problem for local trees, berry bushes and other plants.

At Moses Point, Northeast of Elim, we found a dead beluga whale.