AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildlife Research: A USGS biologist and an Ilisagvik College student rescued an orphaned walrus calf near Point Lay, with local approval, and helped get it to Alaska’s only marine mammal rehabilitation center. Public Health: New CDC estimates put frequent mental distress at 14.8% of Juneau adults, up from 12.3% in pre-pandemic estimates, as the city faces health-care staffing shortages. Geohazards: Scientists warn that unstable slopes above Alaska’s fjords could trigger huge tsunamis, threatening cruise ships and fishing vessels; communities lack plans to address the risk. Archaeology: A 13,800-year-old Alaska site has yielded what researchers call the Western Hemisphere’s oldest dwelling, adding to evidence of early human life in the region. Agricultural Science: After 16 years of research, UAF developed the hulless Sunshine barley variety, now grown by farmers in Delta Junction.
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