LEO Network - Search Resultshttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net2024-03-29T12:24:28Zhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/Images/logo.pnguuid:13D9B6C6-4444-4405-9EF9-9A2DFDBA659BArctic sea ice reached its maximum extent at a near-record early date 2022-02-25T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint Paul, Alaska, United States</h3><p>February 25, 2022</p><p>The melt season for Arctic sea ice is underway after the annual maximum extent was reached late last month. Sea ice extent reached its annual maximum on Feb. 25, 15 days earlier than the 1981-2010 average date and one of the earliest dates for that milestone in the four-decade satellite record.</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/B44CA3F3-117D-48D0-B4DE-40BC8632CE0C'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/13D9B6C6-4444-4405-9EF9-9A2DFDBA659B'>Read more...</a></p></div>57.12301 -170.28023uuid:ED610AD5-D698-4244-921C-81859FC4A908Bering Sea ice reaches St. Paul for a week, now recedes north2022-02-23T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Pribilof Islands</h3><p>February 23, 2022</p><p>The main Bering Sea ice pack has begun its retreat to the north after extending to the Pribilofs earlier this month. This winter’s freeze-up has been reminiscent of more historical sea ice conditions. </p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/4571D787-B067-4D6F-BE33-448F4E336540'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/ED610AD5-D698-4244-921C-81859FC4A908'>Read more...</a></p></div>57.0227944153897 -169.91455078125uuid:79CB0F3B-6B1E-4EE7-9C47-3E6A0C45AA83Fuel shortage and blizzard leave St. George residents rationing heat and water2021-12-17T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint George, Alaska, United States</h3><p>December 17, 2021</p><p>“Whatever led up to the situation where all the sudden we don't have any fuel in the dead of winter, and with all these storms coming through, is beyond me,” said St. George resident Victor Malavansky. “I would like to say this is totally unacceptable.”</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/001EE5C2-3AFB-4592-A8A5-2CA84597BE69'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/79CB0F3B-6B1E-4EE7-9C47-3E6A0C45AA83'>Read more...</a></p></div>56.6 -169.54167uuid:8554E1B7-072F-410C-84C4-F8F0621DC48FMass "Ballooning" Spider Event Responsible for Unusual Webs on Vegetation2019-09-09T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>St. Paul Island, Alaska, United States</h3><p>September 9, 2019</p><p>Unusual webs spread across vegetation is likely related to a mass ballooning event, where spiders launched themselves in the air using the Earths magnetic charge and the wind. </p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/D1B2AE5D-7B2C-4DD8-B82E-95BD4E9873E9'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/8554E1B7-072F-410C-84C4-F8F0621DC48F'>Read more...</a></p></div>57.2400498153905 -170.110244750977uuid:02379723-7C16-4170-B5FF-5F343DA4D189A rat was found dead on St. Paul Island in the Bering Sea. Here’s why that’s a big deal.2019-07-02T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint Paul, Alaska, United States</h3><p>July 2, 2019</p><p>The Bering Sea island is breeding habitat for millions of seabirds, including rare migratory species. A “strike team” had been searching for the rogue rat for 10 months.</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/4A66CBE0-13F6-469F-9546-1991FB687BE5'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/02379723-7C16-4170-B5FF-5F343DA4D189'>Read more...</a></p></div>57.12301 -170.28023uuid:FE2CE227-4F45-4A20-A11A-537AF34B7900A struggling Bering Sea village loses one of its few remaining young men2017-12-08T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint George, Alaska, United States</h3><p>December 8, 2017</p><p>For the 60 or so villagers who live on the island of St. George, where Serge Lekanof was one of only a half-dozen 20-something men, the discovery of his body brings vivid grief.</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/F0F2A06B-432E-4C3A-A032-9177D8E73BE2'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/FE2CE227-4F45-4A20-A11A-537AF34B7900'>Read more...</a></p></div>56.6 -169.54167uuid:0B18F048-65E4-4F27-A7AD-87C6B104AA90St. Paul Ramps Up Reindeer Program to Improve Food Security2017-08-30T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint Paul, Alaska, United States</h3><p>August 30, 2017</p><p>For the last century, reindeer have roamed St. Paul Island without much oversight. But now, the tribal government is stepping up its management style to boost subsistence options and the local economy.</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/81790115-846B-4F15-8532-02D51BFB492E'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/0B18F048-65E4-4F27-A7AD-87C6B104AA90'>Read more...</a></p></div>57.1913435819509 -170.304565429688uuid:88EA5233-215D-4826-9B74-17CEA118EDD9Ice Shelf Off of St George Island2017-04-03T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint George, Alaska, United States</h3><p>April 3, 2017</p><p>Coastline along town had sheets of ice pushed against it, maybe 20 to 30 yards deep, this has not happened since 2012, 5 years ago.</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/BD5974DB-5099-42BC-9E7D-4A0F0AC4395C'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/88EA5233-215D-4826-9B74-17CEA118EDD9'>Read more...</a></p></div>56.6 -169.54167uuid:02C37CD8-1952-4330-B28F-14E45FEC5A96When Their Food Ran Out, These Reindeer Kept Digging2017-02-18T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>St. Paul, Alaska, United States</h3><p>February 18, 2017</p><p>Reindeer are thought to face a grim future as climate change threatens lichen, a key winter food source. But on one Alaskan island, reindeer have found a new food source, making scientists hopeful.</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/map/locationtile/02C37CD8-1952-4330-B28F-14E45FEC5A96'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/02C37CD8-1952-4330-B28F-14E45FEC5A96'>Read more...</a></p></div>56.8249328650072 -169.62890625uuid:6D774BCF-F401-4377-BAC0-0130CA3251B1St. Paul’s fur seal pups at lowest level in 100 years2017-01-25T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint Paul, Alaska, United States</h3><p>January 25, 2017</p><p>Scientist Rod Towell has been part of the fur seal counts since 1992. He said the difference at the rookeries is striking. Northern fur seal pup production has hit its lowest level since 1915.</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/80679F12-F3EE-4965-A61A-0797EAD1E023'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/6D774BCF-F401-4377-BAC0-0130CA3251B1'>Read more...</a></p></div>57.1174180555324 -170.278859138489uuid:C88FAE73-1756-4365-B77E-C38843902CA3St. Paul’s reindeer thrive without lichen2017-01-23T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint Paul, Alaska, United States</h3><p>January 23, 2017</p><p>As lichen has disappeared, the herd has changed its diet. This adaptation could have global implications for reindeer facing a warming climate.</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/F79E88FB-BF16-463F-9810-297D9FF96298'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/C88FAE73-1756-4365-B77E-C38843902CA3'>Read more...</a></p></div>57.1809247490987 -170.299072265625uuid:993B27B0-E827-48AF-A76A-41E8876434D5Seal - Harbor (<em>Phoca vitulina</em>) or Spotted (<em>Phoca largha</em>) with Hair Loss and Skin Infection2017-01-06T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint Paul, Alaska, United States</h3><p>January 6, 2017</p><p>Was observed for the first time.</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/D7B75A37-DEAC-41B3-A722-D6A388F269CB'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/993B27B0-E827-48AF-A76A-41E8876434D5'>Read more...</a></p></div>57.2197594912664 -170.139199867845uuid:E51742E5-42D8-49F5-9E5C-460EF4619404Dead Puffins2016-10-18T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint George, Alaska, United States</h3><p>October 18, 2016</p><p>Over 100 dead puffins, mostly tufted, have been found in Saint George, Alaska. </p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/2917C404-0AD0-482A-B885-678EBAC20D0B'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/E51742E5-42D8-49F5-9E5C-460EF4619404'>Read more...</a></p></div>56.6320637205447 -169.639892578125uuid:2DD546AB-DE8A-4CFB-BD2E-A5DCBE06F8EAUnusual Mortality of Tufted and Horned Puffins (<em>Fratercula cirrhata</em> and <em>Fratercula corniculata</em>) 2016-10-16T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint Paul, Alaska, United States</h3><p>October 16, 2016</p><p>Several ill or dead tufted and horned puffins were found on the shores of St. Paul Island. </p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/2E52ECE0-5D65-4503-9D0B-353E6E542E2F'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/2DD546AB-DE8A-4CFB-BD2E-A5DCBE06F8EA'>Read more...</a></p></div>57.2196084624665 -170.26611328125uuid:DDB7548E-6216-45B2-B718-F54742FD0E5AJuneau scientist helps discover new whale species2016-07-26T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint George, Alaska, United States</h3><p>July 26, 2016</p><p>Mysterious beaked whale washed up on Pribilof Islands is 1 of only 8 known specimens • Michelle Ridgway, St. George community collect crucial tissue samples leading to discovery</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/76B452BF-FE72-4190-94F3-122B6328E645'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/DDB7548E-6216-45B2-B718-F54742FD0E5A'>Read more...</a></p></div>56.6 -169.54167uuid:990AA817-789B-42D1-AF1D-969E53A475D4Dead Fin Whale (<em>Balaenoptera physalus</em>) 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>St. George, Alaska, United States</h3><p>February 2, 2016</p><p>A fin whale washed ashore in St. George, Pribilofs, Alaska.</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/7F074388-8703-46A4-8434-D633C05CED02'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/990AA817-789B-42D1-AF1D-969E53A475D4'>Read more...</a></p></div>56.5838691172259 -169.616143871804uuid:D9E8F1B2-01EA-49A9-A3D0-6B5DBCAD641CPoor Bird Fledgling 2015-08-27T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>St. George, Alaska, United States</h3><p>August 27, 2015</p><p>Poor seabird chick fledging rates</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/306E3ED8-4C1A-4BD8-8B64-F24F54F1D746'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/D9E8F1B2-01EA-49A9-A3D0-6B5DBCAD641C'>Read more...</a></p></div>56.6078854650093 -169.4970703125uuid:9FB0939F-60DE-48A3-9EF5-C85FE9E344F9Dead Gray Whale (<em>Eschrichtius robustus</em>)2015-02-26T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>St. Paul, Alaska, United States</h3><p>February 26, 2015</p><p>A highly decomposed whale carcass was identified as a gray whale. </p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/776CE7E5-212B-4E74-9C69-A3F661FA0A12'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/9FB0939F-60DE-48A3-9EF5-C85FE9E344F9'>Read more...</a></p></div>57.1844542033556 -170.285687499418uuid:91AAEAEF-E7D2-432B-8F43-E4A5334CF10BDead Fin Whale (<em>Balaenoptera physalus</em>) 2015-02-26T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>St. Paul, Alaska, United States</h3><p>February 26, 2015</p><p>This is one in a string of dead whale sightings that have been designated as the [2015 Gulf of Alaska Large Whale Unusual Mortality Event (UME)](http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/health/mmume/large_whales_2015.html). From May to mid-August, 30 large whales were reported including 11 fin whales, 14 humpback whales, 1 gray whale and 4 other unidentified large cetaceans. </p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/8DB191C5-54BB-4855-9D5E-FC139243FE18'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/91AAEAEF-E7D2-432B-8F43-E4A5334CF10B'>Read more...</a></p></div>57.1844542033556 -170.285687499418uuid:253DD6EC-5352-4D15-ABF9-FA6AEB0B3FDENew Beaked Whale Species (<em>Berardius</em>)2014-06-19T00:00:00Z2024-03-29T12:24:28ZLEO Networkhttps://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.netask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Saint George, Alaska, United States</h3><p>June 19, 2014</p><p>New beaked whale species: Berardius</p><img src='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/en/attachments/thumbnail/3E944BD7-A6E7-4D8B-A413-FBC21FF1785E'/><p><a href='https://leonetwork-staging.azurewebsites.net/posts/show/253DD6EC-5352-4D15-ABF9-FA6AEB0B3FDE'>Read more...</a></p></div>56.5856769476052 -169.716625213623