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Land trust presents conservation award to research reserve
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust named the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve as the 2025 King Maker Award…
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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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Borough purchases additional K-Selo land for school construction project
The 0.3-acre lot will serve as a perpetual easement to accommodate school-related activities.
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Research program monitors seabird survival
The program asks for citizen science inclusion in monitoring disturbances and reproductive success at three kittiwake colonies near…
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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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Return of the cranes
The first cranes of the year have been spotted returning to Kachemak Bay to nest.
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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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Research reserve seeks community council applicants
Applications are currently being accepted for appointments starting this spring.