Unidentfied deposits or growth was observed covering plant in Larsen Bay.

Biologist Jessica Crance witnessed both sightings personally, and is among a handful of living people who have seen one of this population of right whales up close since the species was devastated by commercial whaling.

NOAA has declared an “unusual mortality event” for gray whales on the North American west coast and launched an investigation.

Sea Star (Pisaster ochraceus) appears sick but is actually healthy.

Large bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) bed near the 1st channel marker, which used to attract sea otters, has disappeared.

Bald eagle feeds on seagull

Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) disappeared from usual nesting spot.

Small, approachable, deer found with possible broken jaw, discolored saliva, and injury on hindquarter.

Dead bald eagle washes up on Larsen Bay beach

Akhiok residents report that fish have returned to Akhiok Bay since the outfall was repaired/extended further into the ocean

5-1-13 PSP levels rising - Old Harbor, Alaska, USA

Our concern has to do with the impact and number of dead whales that might have on our subsistence lifestyle. It is unusual to find so many dead whales.

6-22-12 Three dead whales - Old Harbor, Alaska, USA