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The bald eagle is a national symbol in the U.S., and if you want to catch a glimpse of one, you might think about taking a ...
The state and the North Slope Borough had been seeking to compel NMFS to delist ringed seals, meaning remove the threatened ...
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld a rejection of the state of Alaska’s petition to strip the Arctic ringed ...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Seal oil has been a staple in the diet of Alaska’s Inupiat for generations. The oil — ever-present in households dotting Alaska coastlines — is used mainly as a dipping ...
Alaska Native Tannery Is Bringing Seal Back. Sealskin used to be a luxury item across the U.S. and Europe, a midcentury status symbol featured in ritzy fashion shows.
Reporting from SHISHMAREF, Alaska — When a fresh seal is brought in, it first has to be invoiced. “They come in and drop the seals off here,” explained Dennis Sinnok, his gloved hands ...