Over the past few months, a massive toxic bloom of the marine diatom Pseudo-nitzschia, stretching from central California to the Alaska Peninsula, has resulted in significant impacts to coastal resources and marine life. NOAA has been working closely with federal, state, tribal, academic, and other partners to respond to this unprecedented harmful algal bloom (HAB).

Least Surprising News: Another Warm Month in Alaska

Unknown furry moth

Allergy season happening sooner

Unalakleet River goes out early

A newly built bridge in Tes soum of Uvs Province collapsed on Saturday during a heavy rain.

Moose (Alces alces) near village

Early green up following a very mild winter with little snow.

Tapioca like growth identified as larval trematode parasites (digenean metacercariae).

Early river break-up and low water

On the upper Klamath River

Declining after years elevated.

A mountain lion is robbing the tribal fish wheel in Tazlina. There have been several sightings in recent years.

In January, 29 sperm whales were found stranded on shores around the North Sea, an area that is too shallow for the marine wildlife. Only recently were details of the animals’ necropsy released. However, scientists were deeply disturbed by what they found in the animals’ stomachs.