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Preliminary testing finds high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins in Kachemak Bay blue mussels
Sample shellfish from Homer Harbor contained toxins over twice the regulatory limit.
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State issues alert for toxic shellfish found in Kachemak Bay
Shellfish from “the inner bay” have been found to contain amounts of toxins responsible for paralytic shellfish poisoning.
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Tsunami watch issued, canceled for some Alaska communities
The watch followed an 8.7 earthquake that occurred Tuesday afternoon off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia.
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Tsunami watch canceled for Resurrection Bay, Kachemak Bay communities
The watch followed an 8.7 earthquake that occurred Tuesday afternoon off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia.
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Toxin associated with amnesic shellfish poisoning not detected in Kachemak Bay mussels
The test result does not indicate whether the toxin is present in other species in the food web.
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Proposed funding cuts threaten research reserve
A “pre-decisionary” memo on budgetary cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows no federal funding for…
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Recovered remains confirmed to be missing Texas boaters; fourth set of remains found
Remains were recovered from the vessel sank that in Kachemak Bay last August.
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Winter King Tournament scheduled for March 22
This year’s event will be held at the Deep Water Dock at 4667 Freight Dock Road.
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Libraries face uncertainty in wake of funding cuts
The annual Public Library Assistance Grant funding was cut for 82 libraries statewide for FY2025
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‘Cure’ sought for Tutka Bay hatchery land issue
HB 52 would take hatchery out of Kachemak State Park and add also lands to park.
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Kachemak trails prepped for summer
Almost 40 volunteers helped clean up Kachemak Bay State Park in honor of National Trails Day
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Plankton bloom brings red hues to Kachemak Bay
Though plankton turned Kachemak Bay pale red, the bloom isn’t harmful, scientists say.
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Lawsuit challenges Jet Ski use in bay
Coalition of environmental groups says Fish and Game’s process to rescind JetSki ban was illegal
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Homer council puts brakes on some Jet Ski action
The legislation is a response to the repeal of a regulation banning the use of personal watercraft in…
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Conservation groups question Jet Ski regulation process in letter
Environmentalists allege Jet Ski ban repeal was tarnished.
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DNR seeks comment on state parks management plan
Proposal to phase out Tutka Bay Lagoon Hatchery draws ire
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Personal watercraft allowed in Kachemak Bay once again
Fish and Game repeals ban that kept them out of critical habitat areas
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Harbor seals released by SeaLife Center into Kachemak Bay
Ugashik “ Uggy” and Charley Fritz were found neglected by their mothers.
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DNR commissioner rescinds adoption of new Kachemak Bay parks management plan
The new Department of Natural Resources commissioner on Friday rescinded a last-minute adoption of the Kachemak Bay State…
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What’s next for K-Selo?
Bonds to build a new school in the Old Believer village of Kachemak Selo, east of Homer, were…