AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSchools & Science: Kodiak students showed mixed results on Alaska’s 2026 assessments; high school science scores trailed state averages, while reading improved in several grades. Marine Research: Southeast Alaska trollers are set to collect ocean data for a new fish study. Meanwhile, researchers named nine Gulf of Alaska sponge species as concerns grow over trawling impacts. Wildlife: Alaska accounted for 23.7% of reported Pacific whale entanglements in 2025, one of four states responsible for nearly 80% of cases. Climate & Safety: A new interactive tsunami hazard map aims to help Alaska communities prepare for coastal risks. Technology & Energy: UAF researchers joined a $6 million effort to recover critical minerals from coal waste, and Juneau geothermal systems are supporting workforce training. Space: NASA’s administrator visited UAF to spotlight Alaska’s role in future missions, while the agency also returned to Kodiak Island’s spaceport.
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