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Gulf of Alaska Storms
Storms move out of the Gulf of Alaska into the Pacific Northwest with great regularity, as many as three or four per week during the height of the winter storm season. Winter Gulf of Alaska storms typically sport winds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) with corresponding high waves. Some storms rival the strength of the great hurricanes/typhoons and would be considered as such if their origins were tropical rather than polar.
weather • meteorology • winter storms • gulf of alaska • aleutian low
Storms move out of the Gulf of Alaska into the Pacific Northwest with great regularity, as many as three or four per week during the height of the winter storm season. Winter Gulf of Alaska storms typically sport winds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) with corresponding high waves. Some storms rival the strength of the great hurricanes/typhoons and would be considered as such if their origins were tropical rather than polar.
weather • meteorology • winter storms • gulf of alaska • aleutian low
Northwest Diet Switch has Scientists Concerned about Orcas
Something strange is going on in the Bering Sea, where killer whales have suddenly switched from eating big Steller sea lions to itty-bitty sea otters. The diet switch was prompted by the plummeting population of western sea lions, some scientists say. Other marine mammals such as northern fur seals are also doing poorly. And some of the most commercially valuable inhabitants of the sea, king crabs and shrimp, have nearly vanished.
orcas • otters • diet • emus • whales
Something strange is going on in the Bering Sea, where killer whales have suddenly switched from eating big Steller sea lions to itty-bitty sea otters. The diet switch was prompted by the plummeting population of western sea lions, some scientists say. Other marine mammals such as northern fur seals are also doing poorly. And some of the most commercially valuable inhabitants of the sea, king crabs and shrimp, have nearly vanished.
orcas • otters • diet • emus • whales
Sea Turtles in Southeast Alaska
It is uncommon for sea turtles to range north of Oregon, but their appearance in Alaskan waters occurs often enough that they can't be considered accidental visitors.
alaskan sea turtles • alaska sea turtles • sea turtles in alaska • sea turtles • sea turtle rescue
It is uncommon for sea turtles to range north of Oregon, but their appearance in Alaskan waters occurs often enough that they can't be considered accidental visitors.
alaskan sea turtles • alaska sea turtles • sea turtles in alaska • sea turtles • sea turtle rescue
The Alaska Marine Highway System
Use the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) to access the many boating and recreational opportunities found in Alaska
alaska marine highway system • amhs • inter-island ferry authority • ifa • alaska railroad
Use the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) to access the many boating and recreational opportunities found in Alaska
alaska marine highway system • amhs • inter-island ferry authority • ifa • alaska railroad
Dolphin Feature - The White Sided Dolphin
Don't be fooled...the dolphins swimming next to the ship in the Ocean may not be the ones you think they are.
dolphins • white • sided • white-sided • whitesided
Don't be fooled...the dolphins swimming next to the ship in the Ocean may not be the ones you think they are.
dolphins • white • sided • white-sided • whitesided
Watching Humpback Whales in the Pacific
Whale-watchers need to be in the right place at the right time to see humpbacks.
watching humpback wales in the pacific • vancouver island • tofino • baja california • san diego
Whale-watchers need to be in the right place at the right time to see humpbacks.
watching humpback wales in the pacific • vancouver island • tofino • baja california • san diego
Nor'easters and Alberta Clippers
The great tropical storms roaming the world's oceans and seas have earned the right for individual names. Extratropical cyclonic storms, those forming from the clash of polar and tropical air masses, have not yet been honoured with individual names. However, some extratropical storms take on such unique characteristics that they are often recognized with a unique name for the genre: the Nor'easter along the Atlantic coast, the Alberta Clipper that races across the continent our of the Alberta plains.
weather • meteorology • storms • alberta clipper • nor'easters
The great tropical storms roaming the world's oceans and seas have earned the right for individual names. Extratropical cyclonic storms, those forming from the clash of polar and tropical air masses, have not yet been honoured with individual names. However, some extratropical storms take on such unique characteristics that they are often recognized with a unique name for the genre: the Nor'easter along the Atlantic coast, the Alberta Clipper that races across the continent our of the Alberta plains.
weather • meteorology • storms • alberta clipper • nor'easters
Citrus and Herb Grilled Sablefish
Citrus and Herb Grilled Sablefish
sablefish • grilled sablefish • citrus • grilled seafood
Citrus and Herb Grilled Sablefish
sablefish • grilled sablefish • citrus • grilled seafood
From Sea to Shining Sea
A group of research organizations have joined forces to produce an overview for marine areas of special interest. Information is presented on Google Earth and the web.
sea to shining sea • special marine areas • eez • marine waters • us waters
A group of research organizations have joined forces to produce an overview for marine areas of special interest. Information is presented on Google Earth and the web.
sea to shining sea • special marine areas • eez • marine waters • us waters
Alaska Longline Commercial Fishing Boats
Longliners fish for some of the most popular seafood sold in throughout the world. Learn more here about these commercial fishing boats that work in Alaska's waters.
longline vessels • longliner • wild alaska seafood • commercial fishing boat • longline fishing gear
Longliners fish for some of the most popular seafood sold in throughout the world. Learn more here about these commercial fishing boats that work in Alaska's waters.
longline vessels • longliner • wild alaska seafood • commercial fishing boat • longline fishing gear
Rain Forest Stamp Available
If you hurry to the U.S. Post Office, you still have a chance to buy the new Pacific Coast Rain Forest stamps that came out at the end of March. This is the only wildlife species stamp due out this year, which is a great contrast with 1999 when you had a choice of insects, wolves, Sonoran Desert and others.
stamps • rainforest • rain forest • wildlife series stamp • pacific coast rain forest
If you hurry to the U.S. Post Office, you still have a chance to buy the new Pacific Coast Rain Forest stamps that came out at the end of March. This is the only wildlife species stamp due out this year, which is a great contrast with 1999 when you had a choice of insects, wolves, Sonoran Desert and others.
stamps • rainforest • rain forest • wildlife series stamp • pacific coast rain forest
Sea Lions and Fur Seals in Decline
Northern fur seal and Steller sea lion populations are falling around the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Ecosystem changes in the Northern Pacific Ocean play a key role.
climate change • northern fur seals • steller sea lions • alaska • ecosystem change
Northern fur seal and Steller sea lion populations are falling around the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Ecosystem changes in the Northern Pacific Ocean play a key role.
climate change • northern fur seals • steller sea lions • alaska • ecosystem change
Cruising Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Park
Spotting Alaskan sea life from on a cruise is thrilling. But be sure to bring your binoculars as sea creatures and wildlife appear much smaller from the distance.
kenai fjords national park • kenai fjords cruises • alaskan sea life • alaskan cruises • tips for observing alaskan sealife
Spotting Alaskan sea life from on a cruise is thrilling. But be sure to bring your binoculars as sea creatures and wildlife appear much smaller from the distance.
kenai fjords national park • kenai fjords cruises • alaskan sea life • alaskan cruises • tips for observing alaskan sealife
Marine Travel in Alaska
Marine travel provides a ready way to explore the many wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities found in coastal Alaska
coastal alaska • alaska ferry • southeast alaska • inside passage • marine travel
Marine travel provides a ready way to explore the many wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities found in coastal Alaska
coastal alaska • alaska ferry • southeast alaska • inside passage • marine travel
Orca Whales of the Pacific Northwest
Three groups of orca (also called killer) whales frequent Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia: the southern residents, the transients, and the off-shore orcas.
killer whales • orcas whales • endangered population of orcas • southern resident orca whales • transient orcas of the eastern pacific
Three groups of orca (also called killer) whales frequent Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia: the southern residents, the transients, and the off-shore orcas.
killer whales • orcas whales • endangered population of orcas • southern resident orca whales • transient orcas of the eastern pacific
Steel Drums Make for Poor Blocking
Proper upland storage of a vessel depends on the use of substantial blocking and shoring. Steel drums are not a safe substitute for jack stands.
adequate shoring • blocking and shoring • upland vessel storage • boat storage • safe boat blocking
Proper upland storage of a vessel depends on the use of substantial blocking and shoring. Steel drums are not a safe substitute for jack stands.
adequate shoring • blocking and shoring • upland vessel storage • boat storage • safe boat blocking
Steller Sea Lion
The fur of both the male and female is cinnamon. The male Stellers develop dense and thick neck long rough hair. This makes the animal look as if it has a mane like the African Lion, hence the name, “Sea Lion.”
sea lion • eared • pacific northwest • japan • endangered
The fur of both the male and female is cinnamon. The male Stellers develop dense and thick neck long rough hair. This makes the animal look as if it has a mane like the African Lion, hence the name, “Sea Lion.”
sea lion • eared • pacific northwest • japan • endangered
The Other Side of the Mountain: Rainshadows
Mountain ranges have a major impact on moist air moving over them. On the windward side, upsloping air leads to a region of heavy precipitation near the summits. But in the descent on the ridge lee, descending air and decreased precipitation forms what we term the rainshadow.
weather • meteorology • rainshadow • mountain meteorology • mountain weather
Mountain ranges have a major impact on moist air moving over them. On the windward side, upsloping air leads to a region of heavy precipitation near the summits. But in the descent on the ridge lee, descending air and decreased precipitation forms what we term the rainshadow.
weather • meteorology • rainshadow • mountain meteorology • mountain weather
Aviation Pioneer Clayton Scott Flew to Age 100
Learning to fly mail planes at 21, Clayton Scott kept his pilot's license active for 79-years in the Pacific Northwest, including 25 years as a test pilot for Boeing.
aviation pioneer clayton scott • first landing at boeing field • bill boeing's personal pilot • 100-year-old aviator • pacific air transport
Learning to fly mail planes at 21, Clayton Scott kept his pilot's license active for 79-years in the Pacific Northwest, including 25 years as a test pilot for Boeing.
aviation pioneer clayton scott • first landing at boeing field • bill boeing's personal pilot • 100-year-old aviator • pacific air transport
Break Into Marine Biology the Hardy Way
Contracting as a fisheries observer is one way to earn valuable experience, both professionally and personally. It is as much a job of character as scientific know-how.
marine biology • fishery observer • fishery observers • alaska fishery observer • alaska fishery observers
Contracting as a fisheries observer is one way to earn valuable experience, both professionally and personally. It is as much a job of character as scientific know-how.
marine biology • fishery observer • fishery observers • alaska fishery observer • alaska fishery observers
The Flavour of Lows
Often in the weather reports we hear of tropical lows, subtropical lows, extratropical lows, and thermal lows. What distinguishes these various flavours of "lows" from one another?
weather • meteorology • keith c. heidorn • science of the sky • low pressure
Often in the weather reports we hear of tropical lows, subtropical lows, extratropical lows, and thermal lows. What distinguishes these various flavours of "lows" from one another?
weather • meteorology • keith c. heidorn • science of the sky • low pressure
The Great Lakes: Storm Breeding Ground
Our Weather Eye this month focuses on the Great Lakes region. Over the world's largest fresh water bodies, two storm tracks converge in November. When cyclonic systems reach the region, the jet stream above and the warm Great Lakes waters below often induce an even more deadly spin in these storms.
weather • meteorology • storms • great lakes • shipwrecks
Our Weather Eye this month focuses on the Great Lakes region. Over the world's largest fresh water bodies, two storm tracks converge in November. When cyclonic systems reach the region, the jet stream above and the warm Great Lakes waters below often induce an even more deadly spin in these storms.
weather • meteorology • storms • great lakes • shipwrecks
Top Ten Earthquakes in the U.S.
Alaska scores the highest with eight out of the top ten earthquakes, followed by Missouri and California.
top ten earthquakes us • earth tremors from 7.9 to 9.2 richter scale • alaska highest top ten earthquakes • 1964 great alaska earthquake prince william sound • earthquake
Alaska scores the highest with eight out of the top ten earthquakes, followed by Missouri and California.
top ten earthquakes us • earth tremors from 7.9 to 9.2 richter scale • alaska highest top ten earthquakes • 1964 great alaska earthquake prince william sound • earthquake
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