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A large brown bear walking through green grass and vegetation in Katmai National Park, showing its powerful build and characteristic hump behind the neck.

September 20, 2025

Conservation·Nature·News·Travel·USA·Wildlife

Fat Bear Week Starts Early as ‘Astonishing’ Salmon Run Creates 1,400-Pound Competitors in Alaska

Fat Bear Week, the popular online tournament celebrating Alaska’s chunky brown bears, starts earlier than usual this year on September 23. The weeklong competition, running through September 30, allows people worldwide to

Scientists examined the stomach contents of juvenile sablefish in coastal waters, finding evidence of their voracious appetite including other fish almost as big as they are.

Marine Life

Juvenile Sablefish Outnumber Salmon 13:1, Threatening Northwest Coastal Ecosystem

Climate change has brought increasing numbers of juvenile sablefish to the Northwest coast’s waters, creating problems for young salmon. Over the past 20 years, large numbers of juvenile sablefish have moved into coastal waters from central Oregon to northern Washington,

January 9, 2025

UBC Study: Up to 40% Mortality in Released Salmon—Hook Size and Handling Are Key Factors

Conservation·Marine Life

The comprehensive UBC study provides insights into salmon survival rates after catch-and-release fishing – a practice that has become increasingly prevalent as salmon populations