AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOcean Monitoring Loss: The NSF has begun dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative early, ending much of a key ocean climate and fisheries monitoring network and raising alarms about a “climate blind spot.” Arctic Security Misread: A Danish researcher warns that Arctic warming is making military operations more complex—thinner, shifting ice and coastal erosion can increase risk, not guarantee easier access. El Niño Watch: NOAA says El Niño has started and is likely to intensify into a very strong event, with major knock-on effects for weather and hurricane season. Alaska Invasive Species: Kachemak Bay reserve and partners kick off invasive European green crab monitoring during Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week in Homer. Seward Cruise Boost: Royal Caribbean and Alaska Railroad opened a new Seward terminal with shore power upgrades aimed at cutting emissions. Wildlife & Health: UW researchers detected a spreading tapeworm in Pacific Northwest coyotes, a reminder that wildlife disease risks can move fast. Aviation Fuel Shift: Alaska Airlines is set to fly domestic routes using new CO2-based sustainable jet fuel from a Moses Lake plant. Nome Flight Disruptions: Alaska Airlines canceled Nome and Kotzebue flights after FAA staffing and NWS visibility sensor issues left crews unable to fly safely. Habitat Protection: Sitnasuak Native Corp. took ownership of 14 miles along the Nome River for permanent conservation and subsistence access.
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