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Can Japan sustain the rebound of its ‘phantom fish’?

While the rebound in Japanese herring is the result of government investment, management of the fisheries is largely unregulated -- except by the fishermen themselves. Is this sustainable? Many don't think so. Part 5 of "Phantom Fish: The return of Japan's vanished herring fishery."

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Commentary: Project 2025 poses alarming threat to Alaska

My name is Tory OʼConnell Curran and this is my opinion. Alaskans may vote early beginning October 21st. Voting for Trump and Vance includes supporting Project 2025, the Presidential Transition Project of the Heritage Foundation. I would like to highlight a few things that would mean for Alaskans that you might not be aware of: 

2024 WhaleFest! explores life in a dynamic ocean

WhaleFest! is October 31 - Nov 3 in Sitka. This year's theme is "Shifting Boundaries, New Horizons." Sitka Sound Science Center Director Arleigh Reynolds shares details about the symposium events and keynote presentation.

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