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Rare, massive fin whale washes ashore on Alaska beach
A massive fin whale washed ashore in Anchorage, Alaska over the weekend, prompting crowds of onlookers and biologists to study the carcass of the 47ft female. Staff from the National Oceanic and ...
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35,000 Walruses Gather on Alaska Beach
Scientists spotted 35,000 walruses crowded on a beach near the village of Point Lay in northwest Alaska as Arctic sea ice reached its minimum extend in 2014. WSJ's Monika Auger reports. (Photo: AP) ...
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Ocean Heat Wiped Out Half These Seabirds Around Alaska
By Catrin Einhorn The first evidence was the feathered bodies washing up on Alaskan beaches. They were common ... emaciated corpses from California to Alaska. Since then, scientists have been ...
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Caribbean vs. Alaska cruises: Which itinerary will I like more?
No matter the itinerary, one thing is certain: Caribbean cruises are all about the beaches. Related: The best Caribbean cruise for every type of traveler Most Alaska cruises sail the Inside ...
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Growth and Development Along Alaska's Coast:
The Spencer Expedition mapped the copper district of Alaska, and the first exploratory oil well was drilled in Cook Inlet. Twenty thousand gold prospectors arrived at Nome Beach. Alaska's capital ...