AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOcean Monitoring in Jeopardy: The Ocean Observatories Initiative is being “descoped,” with major deep-sea sensors and buoys being pulled from waters off Alaska and the Pacific/Atlantic—scientists warn this will leave key climate and ocean-current tracking gaps just as a possible strong El Niño ramps up. Arctic Infrastructure Talk: Russia says it will keep working toward a Bering Strait tunnel linking Russia and Alaska, aiming to sign an agreement to continue design work. Space Weather Show: A rare “severe” solar storm could push auroras into as many as 23 states, with NOAA alerts for midweek northern lights. Marine Life Research: A long-term DNA study of Bristol Bay belugas suggests multiple-partner breeding may help maintain genetic health. Wildlife Policy: A new analysis argues Wyoming’s golden eagles are being squeezed by expanding wind power and need stronger Endangered Species Act protections. Local STEM/Tech in Alaska: Arctic Foundations, Inc. highlights permafrost-building engineering solutions for Alaska’s toughest terrain.
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