Sea otters were officially extirpated from B.C. in 1929 after more than two centuries of fur hunting. They only returned to the province after scientists relocated 89 animals from Alaska between 1969 ...

A new study says sea otters in British Columbia have been found to be contaminated with so-called forever chemicals found in ...

A paper published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, finds high quantities of toxic "forever" chemicals in sea otters ...

We'll help you decide whether to take a traditional Alaskan cruise or consider a cruisetour — a combined sea-and-land ...

The chemicals, which are found in food packaging, non-stick cookware, cosmetics, electronics and other product, were detected in the animals' liver and skeletal muscle tissue.

Among its shorter seven-day sailings are Inside Passage cruises that stop at Ketchikan, Skagway and Juneau with scenic ...

A new paper in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, published by Oxford University Press, finds high qualities of toxic "forever" chemicals in sea ...

On October 23, the Trump administration launched fresh attacks on three iconic wildlands in Alaska, places that Wilderness ...

From a seasonal speed reduction in Juneau to Ketchikan students visiting D.C., UAA seeking volunteers, and pumpkin fun at ...

Otters are among the most adaptable mammals alive, thriving everywhere from icy coasts to steamy rainforests. This list reveals the eight largest species, from the massive giant otter of South America ...

The Alaska Desk is a statewide reporting collaborative between Alaska Public Media and public radio stations KHNS in Haines, KNBA in Anchorage, KUAC in Fairbanks and a regional Aleutians partnership ...

Native Tucsonan Lucas Irons lived day by day; he never thought too far ahead. But early last week, the 26-year-old orthopedic nurse living in Everett, Wash., broke pattern. In a telephone call with ...