But this reckoning is not unique to Ketchikan. The majority of the public boat harbors in Alaska were constructed and funded by the state during the 1960s and 1970s. Over the last 30 years ...

National Maritime Day is May 22. It’s a small but important holiday recognizing the hard work that goes into a career at sea.

The authors hope findings from this study could inform co-management of seals and assist NOAA, the federal agency responsible for harbor seal management in Alaska, and with decision-making.