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News spotlight: What happened to Alaska’s snow crabs? Scientists have a few leads.
By Mary Kate McCoy
October 25, 2022
Deep in the frigid east Bering Sea, snow crabs have historically flourished — supporting Alaska’s $160 million annual crabbing industry. Yet state officials recently sent shockwaves across the industry when they announced there would be no snow crab season this year for the first time.
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Nature meets culture: A whale’s world, a cure for climate fatigue and more
By Kiley Price
March 4, 2021
In an age of lockdowns and social distancing, connecting with nature is not easy for most. With that in mind, here are a few shows, podcasts and more that can help bring nature to life for you, wherever you are.
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