New York confirms state’s first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus
Smithtown, New York, United States
Chikungunya is found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions, according to the state health department. Its symptoms include fever and joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling and rashes. It’s the first case in the U.S. in six years.

Arviat residents urged to look out for foxes after possible rabies exposure
Arviat, Nunavut, Canada
Residents of Arviat, Nunavut, are cautioned to watch for foxes after a potentially rabid fox, which exhibited abnormal behavior and contacted dogs, was euthanized and sent for testing. The health department emphasizes the urgency of reporting any bites due to the fatal nature of rabies.

115-year-old temperature record broken in B.C. Monday
Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada reports Thanksgiving Monday (Oct. 13, 2025) was the coldest Oct. 13 on record in 10 B.C. communities, including one site where a 115-year-old low-temperature record fell.

Remnants of Typhoon Halong bring widespread damage to Western Alaska
Kwigillingok, Alaska, United States
A powerful, ongoing storm in Western Alaska has flooded communities, destroyed homes and left some residents injured by flying debris. Officials say rescue efforts are underway after floodwaters in multiple communities swept homes off their foundations. The remnants of Typhoon Halong tracked farther east than expected, slamming into the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta coast early on Sunday morning. Officials said Sunday afternoon that the hardest hit communities appeared to be Kipnuk, Kwigillingok and Napakiak.

Warm air brings unseasonably high temperatures to the Northeast
Borgarfjörður eystri, East Iceland, Iceland
Unseasonably warm October air is bringing temperatures up to 18°C in northeastern Iceland today, following peaks over 21°C in East Iceland yesterday, driven by a foehn effect. South to southwesterly winds and intermittent rain accompany the warmth, with the east and northeast remaining mostly bright.

Ducks extend the season: migratory birds linger at a Yamal resort
Novy Urengoy, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia
In Novy Urengoy, authorities and volunteers began rescuing a flock of ducks that failed to migrate before freezing weather, after the birds lingered on Lake Molodezhny. Locals also recalled a recently rescued mute swan now recovering en route to a rehabilitation center in Tyumen Oblast.

Flooding, but no damage reported for Yukon Delta coastal communities after powerful fall storm
Kotlik, Alaska, United States
Communities are tallying up damage from a severe Bering Sea storm that brought flood warnings to a vast swath of Alaska's western coast.

High tide and strong winds on Iqaluit waterfront
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
A storm surge and strong winds pushed tides to the edge of the waterfront road in Iqaluit on Friday morning. Environment Canada had warned of higher-than-normal tides and possible flooding of ground-level spaces.

Mandatory evacuations ordered in Kotzebue as flooding from coastal storm begins
Kotzebue, Alaska, United States
Flooding had already begun by Wednesday afternoon, and the weather service forecast said water could rise as high as 10 feet above the high tide line. Flood waters are expected to peak around 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Flight delays and power outages as the district addresses cyclone impacts
Anadyr, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia
A cyclone brought wet snow and wind gusts up to 28 m/s to Chukotka, causing power outages, water supply disruptions, and widespread flight delays. Ferry service across the Anadyr Estuary was suspended in the morning, with plans to resume service later in the day.

Whales flock to the herring
Neskaupstaður, Austurland, Iceland
The vessel Beitir NK landed 700 tons of herring in Neskaupstaður, as skippers report many whales—especially orcas—converging on herring grounds and following the net to the ship. Recent catches suggest the herring has shifted north toward Bakkaflói.

Dead Arctic fox did not have rabies – but avian influenza
Vindodden, Svalbard, Norway
An emaciated Arctic fox found dead at Vindodden in August tested positive for avian influenza, not rabies, according to the Norwegian Veterinary Institute.

New October Record
Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
A temperature of 10.2°C was recorded Tuesday morning at Svalbard Airport, the warmest October reading since measurements began. Mild weather is reported around Longyearbyen.

Rare sight in Ofotfjorden: First time I see this
Narvik, Nordland, Norway
Two walruses were seen swimming in Ofotfjorden near Lillevika, surprising a local observer. Such sightings are rare in this area.

Increasing Trash on Reynolds Bridge Road
Benton, Tennessee, United States
An increase in garbage, including glass, has been observed accumulating along Reynolds Bridge Road in Benton, Tennessee, particularly in areas without houses.

'Eventually the river wins': Dramatic video shows erosion causing Big Lake to drain into Koyukuk River
Huslia, Alaska, United States
A viral video shows Big Lake near Huslia rapidly eroding and draining into the Koyukuk River, alarming residents who say recent high water and thawing permafrost are accelerating change. Locals fear the erosion could threaten parts of town built near the lake.

Storm Amy moves into Sweden
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Storm Amy brought hurricane-force gusts at sea and heavy rain to southern and central Sweden, prompting SMHI orange and yellow warnings, transport shutdowns, and widespread power outages. The storm followed severe impacts in Norway and is expected to ease after Sunday, though windy, rainy conditions will persist along the east coast.

Storm Amy: Hundreds of Great Glen homes either side of Loch Ness hit by power cuts and some flights from Inverness Airport cancelled
Foyers and Invermoriston, Highland, United Kingdom
Storm Amy brought down power lines around Loch Ness, cutting electricity to more than 200 homes in Foyers and Invermoriston and prompting transport disruption, including flight cancellations from Inverness Airport. Amber wind warnings up to 100 mph were in place.

Extreme weather “Amy” has hit – island communities in Rogaland isolated
Utsira, Rogaland, Norway
Storm “Amy” is bringing red and orange warnings for wind and rain in southern and eastern Norway, isolating Utsira and Kvitsøy after ferry cancellations. Authorities and aid organizations have raised preparedness, with disrupted roads, flights and events, and advice for residents to secure items and stock essentials.

Sitkinak Island deer start Kenai adventure
Port Chatham, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States
Alaska wildlife officials translocated 19 Sitka black-tailed deer from Sitkinak Island to near Port Chatham on the Kenai Peninsula to establish a sustainable herd. The deer were GPS-collared and will be monitored to assess survival, expansion, and the feasibility of future hunts.

Mowi blames climate change for latest salmon die-offs on Newfoundland's south coast
Chaleur Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Mowi Canada East reports 166,262 farmed salmon died at two sites near Chaleur Bay on Newfoundland’s south coast, blaming repeated sea lice infestations intensified by warm surface waters, low freshwater runoff, and calm winds. The incident follows earlier 2025 mass mortalities linked to a thermocline inversion and warm, low-oxygen conditions.

Rare sighting on Snæfellsnes
Ólafsvík, West Iceland, Iceland
A Cattle Egret was spotted west of Ólafsvíkurenni on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes peninsula, a very rare occurrence. A bird expert links increasing appearances of southern species in Iceland to climate change.

Larger than the largest quakes in the biggest swarm
Mýrar, Vesturland, Iceland
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck near Grjótárvatn on Mýrar this morning, the largest in the Ljósufjöll volcanic system in about three and a half months. Roughly 45 quakes have occurred since last night at 15–20 km depth, and the Icelandic Met Office notes concern would rise if activity shallows.

It was the warmest September on record in Tromsø
Tromsø, Troms, Norway
Tromsø recorded its warmest September on record at 11.2°C, about 3.2°C above average, with Finnmark also nearly 4°C above normal. Meteorologists link the anomaly to persistent warm southerly winds and the broader influence of climate change.

Water flooded over the road: Homeowner demands compensation
Loppa, Troms og Finnmark, Norway
Heavy overnight rain in Loppa caused water to flood a private access road, leaving it badly damaged. The homeowner is seeking compensation after emergency repairs were needed.

Asbestos discovery sparks anger from new housing estate’s residents
Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom
Residents in Inverness’s Ness Castle estate found asbestos fragments—some partially buried—and are being billed for removal, prompting anger at the developer and factor. Robertson Homes says the site was clean at handover; the factor Ross + Liddell is charging nearly 100 households for testing and cleanup.

Still summer here – end of September
Byske, Västerbotten County, Sweden
Although autumn has arrived across most of Sweden, meteorological summer persists along the coast between Skellefteå and Piteå, including Byske. SVT’s meteorologist says autumn is about two weeks later than the 30‑year average, and locals and tourists are enjoying the unusual warmth.

More Kings County residents told to evacuate as wildfire grows from two hectares to 300
Lake George, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada
An out‑of‑control wildfire near Lake George in Kings County, Nova Scotia, surged from 2 to an estimated 300 hectares, prompting expanded evacuation orders around Lake George and Aylesford Lake. Strong winds drove rapid growth as crews deployed aircraft, helicopters, heavy equipment, and structure-protection sprinklers.

Bears caught on cam opening truck doors on North Slope
Deadhorse, North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States
A group of brown bears in Deadhorse, Alaska, was filmed methodically opening parked truck doors in search of food before authorities guided them away. The incident highlights unusual bear behavior during the pre-hibernation period.

Ring Road severed by high water near Jökulsá í Lóni
Höfn, Austurland, Iceland
Iceland’s Ring Road east of Höfn was cut after a flood damaged a roughly 50‑meter section near the Jökulsá í Lóni river. Heavy rain has caused widespread high water; repairs will begin when flows subside, but the timeline is unclear.

LL warns: Do not drink the tap water
Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
Longyearbyen authorities advise residents not to drink tap water after manganese levels spiked to about 1,000 µg/L. Free drinking water is being distributed via Svalbardbutikken and filtered bulk containers from Svalbard Bryggeri.

Significant landslide detected in Denali National Park after project to detect landslides expands to that area
Denali National Park, Alaska, United States
A seismic landslide-detection system flagged a significant slide near Avalanche Spire Peak in Denali National Park, estimated at 4–6 million cubic meters. No eyewitness reports have been confirmed as the system, recently expanded to Denali, remains in test phase.

Central Washington fires create hazy, smoky conditions for Spokane
Wilbur, Washington, United States
Smoke from Central Washington wildfires pushed into Spokane on Thursday, raising air quality to unhealthy for sensitive groups and likely lingering into Friday. Forecasters cited the Labor Mountain and Lower Sugarloaf fires and gusty winds as primary drivers, with conditions expected to ease slightly Friday.

Closed after landslide
Råndalen, Narvik, Norway
A landslide at Gruvsteinan in Råndalen led to the closure of the road at the inner Rånvassbotn in Narvik municipality on 25 September. The road will remain closed until a geologist inspects the site by drone, weather permitting; no permanent residents are cut off and mobile coverage is limited.

Severe avian influenza detected in North Iceland
Blönduós and Sauðárkrókur, Northwestern Region, Iceland
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N5) was confirmed in multiple dead gulls found at Blönduós and in a female duck found dead at Sauðárkrókur in North Iceland. Authorities urge biosecurity for poultry, public reporting of dead or sick wildlife, and caution by hunters.

2 hikers injured in bear attack on popular trail near Seward
Seward, Alaska, United States
Two hikers were injured after fighting off a brown bear about a quarter-mile up the Exit Glacier trail near Seward. The National Park Service closed the trail while troopers and biologists assess the area.

Torngat Mountains visitor gets front row seat as black bear fights polar bear
Torngat Mountains, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
An Icelandic visitor photographed a rare confrontation between a black bear and a mother polar bear on the northern tip of Labrador in the Torngat Mountains. The black bear approached a seal carcass being shared by two polar bear mothers and cubs and was driven off.

Dead tomcod washed up on West Beach
Nome, Alaska, United States
Dozens of dead tomcod have washed up on West Beach in Nome, Alaska, with a possible link to recent sightings of beluga pods, raising concerns about unusual environmental conditions.

End of summer brings a rare sight on Maquoit Bay
Brunswick, Maine, United States
Calm late-summer conditions and a fall surge in forage fish activity led to a rare sighting of harbor porpoises inside Maquoit Bay in Brunswick, Maine. The columnist reflects on seasonal transitions and why porpoises may have ventured into the typically shallow bay.

Had to close road: Stones thrown from the sea onto the roadway
Berlevåg, Finnmark, Norway
In Berlevåg, powerful waves threw stones from the sea onto the road, forcing a temporary closure. Officials cited the incident as a reminder of the force of nature.

Thought it was a mouse — then it spread its wings in Kautokeino
Kautokeino, Troms og Finnmark, Norway
A resident in Kautokeino filmed what he first thought was a mouse, which turned out to be a small bat. A researcher says such a sighting this far north is rare and that the finder was lucky.

Residents assess damage after landslides and high winds hit Elfin Cove
Elfin Cove, Alaska, United States
“It almost looks like a tornado came through, because the wind was just ripping the trees down and across things. So there’s one house that was completely obliterated. Several, several trees. We can’t even get to it to see how many… landed on it,” said resident Tyler Magart.

Dirty Ice on Exit Glacier
Seward, Alaska, United States
Dirt on Exit Glacier makes it look very different then the information posters.

Debris Flow Event
Ring Creek FSR
The debris flow event at Ring Creek FSR highlights the importance of monitoring due to its potential impact on downstream communities, despite the presence of a debris flow barrier.

Heavy rainfall is causing flooding, landslide concerns in Southeast Alaska
Juneau, Alaska, United States
Heavy rain and strong winds in Southeast Alaska are triggering flooding and small landslides, with Juneau, Ketchikan, and Wrangell on alert. Officials warn of saturated soils, rising streams, and increased landslide risk; a Ketchikan road briefly closed but has reopened.

Rare porbeagle caught
Qasigiannguit, Qeqertalik, Greenland
A fisherman from Qasigiannguit, Greenland, unexpectedly found a rare porbeagle shark entangled in his salmon net near the abandoned settlement Akulliit. The shark measured about 2.35 meters and was estimated over 200 kg—an unusual catch in Greenlandic waters.

Glacier retreated about 200 meters
Langjökull, Southern Region, Iceland
Vestari Hagafellsjökull, on the south side of Langjökull, has retreated about 200 meters since 2023, according to a preliminary glacier-terminus survey conducted on 20 September 2025. Since 2009 the glacier has receded roughly 973 meters through 2023, with accelerated retreat likely tied to this summer’s warmth.

Environmental disaster threatens the Amga due to loggers’ negligence
Aldansky District, Sakha Republic, Russia
Public monitors in Aldansky District, Yakutia, found logging waste, hazardous trash, and unremoved timber left by LLC Vostochnoe near the Amga River, warning of heightened wildfire risk and potential environmental harm. They urge prosecutors and the republic’s ecology ministry to enforce cleanup and fire‑prevention measures before the lease expires in December.

Lasting impacts of Storm Vaia
Moena, Trentino, Italy
Storm Vaia, a rare and catastrophic Mediterranean storm in October 2018, devastated Northern Italy's forests, felling approximately 15 million trees and causing over 1.7 billion euros in damages, with lingering impacts including increased vulnerability to wind events because of the loss of forest.

A retreating glacier has revealed a new island in Southeast Alaska
Alsek Glacier
As the Alsek Glacier has retreated, it has eroded a basin that is now filled by a lake.

The most littered beach I have seen
Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Students and staff from Svalbard Folk High School cleaned more than 100 bags of marine debris from a beach at the south end of Woodfjorden, Svalbard. Participants described it as the most littered beach they had seen.

Salmon wait for more rain as river levels remain low
Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Low river levels on Vancouver Island are delaying pink salmon migration in the Tsolum River and Millard Creek, leading to stranded fish and an estimated 4,000 mortalities. Salmon groups say sustained fall rains are needed; limited Wolf Lake releases are temporarily boosting Tsolum flows.

Rare black stork found in Tornio devours vendace at bird clinic — plan needed for its release
Tornio, Lapland, Finland
A rare black stork that strayed to Tornio, Finland, was found emaciated, taken into care, and moved to a bird rehabilitation center in Oulu. Its recovery is expected to take at least two weeks while experts consider how and where to release it.

EHD, bluetongue turn up in North Idaho
North Idaho, Idaho, United States
Idaho Fish and Game confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) and bluetongue in deer across North Idaho’s Panhandle amid hot, dry conditions, with similar outbreaks reported in Eastern Washington and southeastern Montana. Officials report hundreds of sick or dead deer and expect cases to rise until a hard freeze reduces biting midge vectors.

Extreme drought grips parts of Maine as lengthy dry spell worsens
Augusta, Maine, United States
More than 5% of Maine is now in extreme drought and about 58% in severe drought, covering all of southern and coastal areas. Forecasters expect little to no rain through early next week, with potential showers later but uncertainty about meaningful relief.

Second glacial outburst flood expected to cause ‘minor flooding’ in Juneau
Juneau, Alaska, United States
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Monday morning, saying that water gauges indicate the Suicide Basin had started to release into Mendenhall Lake.

Bright light seen in the sky over Finnmark: “It had incredible speed”
Alta, Finnmark, Norway
Residents across Finnmark reported a bright, fast-moving light in the sky on Saturday evening, with sightings from Alta, Lakselv, Tana and other places. The nature of the object remains unclear.

Farmed Salmon Caught in Iceland’s Blanda River
Blanda River, Northwestern Region, Iceland
An angler caught a farmed Atlantic salmon in the Blanda River, North Iceland, renewing concerns about escapes and hybridization with wild stocks. Local monitors report over 7% hybrids among juveniles in a key fishing zone following earlier sea-pen damage.

Historic tropical night in Northern Norway – latest ever recorded
Reipå, Meløy, Nordland, Norway
A tropical night was recorded in Reipå, Meløy, Nordland on 12 September, with temperatures staying above 20°C and a minimum of 20.4°C—the latest such event ever measured in Northern Norway. September temperatures across the region are 4–5°C above normal, aided by warm southerly air, wind, and föhn effects.

Flooding and landslides across Buskerud
Buskerud, Norway
Heavy rain triggered flooding and multiple landslides across Buskerud, Norway, closing roads in Norefjell, Sigdal, Flå, and Nesbyen and prompting helicopter evacuations. Authorities warn of further slides and advise travelers to avoid steep areas and follow closures.

Southern Manitoba communities flooded by as much as 135 mm of rain overnight
Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada
A narrow band of training thunderstorms dumped up to 135 mm of rain overnight, flooding streets, basements and businesses in Steinbach and nearby southern Manitoba communities. An animal rescue reported nearly two metres of water in its basement; infrastructure struggled to keep up but waters receded after the downpour ended.

EHD, bluetongue reported in deer in Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington, United States
Washington wildlife officials report outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) and bluetongue in Eastern Washington deer, linked to hot, dry conditions that favor biting midges. Hunters and residents are urged to report sick or dead deer.

Bear sighted near Yakutsk
Yakutsk, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
A bear was reportedly seen about 34 km from Yakutsk near a gas pipeline. Officials confirmed the report but, with no damage reported and the animal not found, no culling decision will be made.

Village of Kubbe flooded — river rose four meters
Kubbe, Västernorrland County, Sweden
Intense downpours in Ångermanland flooded the village of Kubbe northwest of Örnsköldsvik, reportedly dropping about 120 mm of rain and raising the local river by four meters. Residents self-evacuated, power was cut for safety, and protections were added to a bridge; additional heavy rain is expected.

A plague is wiping out white-clawed crayfish in a river near Limerick city
River Maigue, County Limerick, Ireland
A crayfish plague caused by a water mould is devastating white-clawed crayfish in the River Maigue near Limerick, with locals reporting hundreds of deaths. Researchers are using environmental DNA to track the species and say reducing pollution could help remaining populations persist.

Special air quality statement continues for much of B.C.
Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for much of British Columbia as wildfire smoke from B.C., Yukon and the Northwest Territories spreads over the next 24–48 hours. Officials warn of health impacts, especially for vulnerable groups, and advise reducing outdoor exertion and keeping indoor spaces cool and sealed.

Ferry port calls to Unalaska, Akutan cancelled after fall storm reroutes aging Tustumena
Unalaska and Akutan, Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States
A powerful fall storm with hurricane-force winds forced the M/V Tustumena to cancel port calls to Unalaska and Akutan, turning back at Cold Bay. The aging ferry will remain in Cold Bay until Sept. 7 before heading back up the Aleutian Chain.

Maritime Authority says Havila Biogass manure spill is among the largest they’ve seen
Eidsvåg, Molde, Norway
About 3.5 million liters of livestock-based biomanure leaked from Havila Biogass in Molde, spreading from a marsh into waterways and a small-boat harbor, causing fish and crab deaths. Norway’s Coastal Administration called it one of the largest such spills they’ve encountered and will order cleanup; the company is conducting remediation and investigating a failed pipe gasket as the likely cause.

Oodles of bears caught on camera at JBER cemetery
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (Fort Richardson National Cemetery), Anchorage, Alaska, United States
A video captured an unusually large group of bears at Fort Richardson National Cemetery on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage on Friday evening. The filmer said he regularly sees bears there in summer and fall but never so many at once.

Humpback whale beached in Eyjafjörður
Áshól, Eyjafjörður, Iceland
A dead humpback whale washed ashore on the outer Eyjafjörður coast near the farm Áshól over the weekend. Police notified relevant agencies; the carcass will be left in place as it poses no immediate hazard.

Diesel spill near Kodiak-area hatchery disrupts salmon fishery
Izhut Bay, Alaska
A fishing vessel that ran aground near Afognak Island on Monday has leaked an estimated 3,000 to 3,500 gallons into Izhut Bay, according to state officials.

Researcher from Italy missing after being swept into hole on Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier
Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska
The man’s travel companions lost sight of him after he fell into a stream and was swept into a vertical opening in the ice, Alaska State Troopers said.

Video: Cod stomach found full of stones
Höfn, Hornafjörður, Iceland
An Icelandic deckhand was surprised to find a cod whose stomach was completely filled with small stones. The rare find occurred aboard the trawler Skinney SF 20 while fishing off East Iceland.

Large egg producer detects bird flu in flock: All hens to be culled
Hadsel, Nordland, Norway
High-pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on 4 September at an egg farm in Hadsel, Nordland, Norway, with 7,500 laying hens to be culled. Authorities established 3 km and 10 km control zones; human infection risk is assessed as very low.

West Nile detected in Grant County mosquitos
Moses Lake, Grant County, Washington, United States
West Nile virus was detected in mosquito samples north of Moses Lake, Grant County, Washington—the first county detection since 2023. Mosquito control increased larvicide and adulticide treatments; officials advise prevention steps and note no recent human cases in the county.

100-ton rock block fell onto Ofoten Line: ‘It’s so large it must be blasted’
Narvik, Nordland, Norway
A roughly 100‑ton rock fell onto the Ofoten Line in Norddalen near Narvik. Bane NOR is securing the area and plans to blast the boulder to clear the tracks.

B.C. hits Canadian September heat record again as smoke warnings persist
Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia set a new national September heat record with 40.8 C in Cache Creek, as wildfire smoke triggers widespread air-quality alerts. Multiple heat warnings remain in effect across the province.

Major B.C. routes including Coquihalla Highway closed due to wildfires
Coquihalla Highway corridor (Hope–Merritt), British Columbia, Canada
Wildfires forced closures of the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt and Highway 20 east of Bella Coola in B.C., as the Mine Creek fire grew rapidly and jumped Highway 5. Evacuation orders and alerts were issued, and air quality degraded across the province.

Not normal: Ashcroft sets record for hottest September day ever in Canada
Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada
Ashcroft, British Columbia hit 40.8 C (105 F) on Sept. 3, setting the hottest September temperature ever recorded in Canada. A regional weather observer called the late-season heat highly unusual and linked it to a blocking high-pressure system.

Great white shark feasting on whale in Digby Neck adds twist to whale watching season
Digby Neck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Whale watchers in Digby Neck, Nova Scotia, witnessed a great white shark feeding on a dead humpback whale, leading to daily shark sightings in early September. Guides also reported an endangered leatherback sea turtle and noted warmer waters are changing species seen in the Bay of Fundy.

With N.S. brooks and streams drying up, some fish are struggling
Cambridge, Nova Scotia, Canada
A provincewide drought in Nova Scotia has dried up brooks and streams, stranding trout and white suckers and stressing native fish, while a woods ban limits access to assess impacts. Warmer water favors invasive chain pickerel, and restoration work is paused; Atlantic salmon migration is also being blocked by low flows.

Heavy rain eases, but the risk of landslides persists in the Eastfjords
Seyðisfjörður, Eastfjords, Iceland
Heavy rain in East Iceland has eased, but the Icelandic Meteorological Office warns that landslide risk remains in the Eastfjords following several minor slides yesterday. Travelers are urged to use caution near steep slopes and stream channels.

“I didn’t hear the usual grinding of ice”
North Pole, Arctic Ocean, International Waters
A Norwegian research vessel reached the North Pole and found extensive open water and thin sea ice, allowing unusually easy navigation compared to 30 years ago. Scientists warn the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice is unprecedented and threatens polar bear habitat.

State issues alert for toxic shellfish found in Kachemak Bay
Homer, Alaska, United States
Alaska health officials issued an alert after wild shellfish from Kachemak Bay’s inner bay tested above regulatory limits for paralytic shellfish poisoning toxins. Residents are warned not to harvest or eat untested wild shellfish; monitoring and test results are being posted by the Alaska Harmful Algal Bloom Network.

Rovaniemi resident surprised by globeflower blooming in September — botany professor is, too
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
In Rovaniemi, a resident observed globeflowers (Trollius) blooming again in early September, an unusual second flowering for this early-summer species. The rare late bloom drew comment from a botany professor.