Tag: Naomi Bargmann

It’s not just people who need to worry about Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning, it’s their four-legged friends too

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW / Report for America | Jun 26, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

Most coastal residents have heard about Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. But it’s not just people that can get sick or even die from eating toxic mussels, clams or other shellfish. Read More

Chalky algae shells turn Sitka seas turquoise

by Katherine Rose | Aug 13, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

The seas are changing around Sitka this week. Ocean waters have turned a pale green-ish blue color. Researchers at Sitka Tribe of Alaska think a specific type of algae is the cause. It’s non-toxic, but it’s shedding a material you’ve probably been familiar with since elementary school. Read More