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Researchers cautiously optimistic about increase in young herring

August 17, 2023March 31, 2023

A new study hints that the herring population in Prince William Sound could be on the rise. In the early 1990s, the numbers of herring declined drastically, destroying a healthy fishery. The reason for that crash has never been confirmed, though the Exxon Valdez oil spill is considered a contributing factor. Since then, the herring … Read more

Electric current can find damage in underground liners

July 2, 2025March 30, 2023

A new Council report shows how electricity can be used to “see” damage in the asphalt liners that are intended to contain oil in case of a spill at the Valdez Marine Terminal. The terminal’s vast crude oil storage tanks are surrounded by a secondary containment system. This system consists of huge containment cells (two … Read more

Lessons from Exxon Valdez oil spill

January 22, 2026March 23, 2023

On March 24, 1989, the tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound. What lessons have we learned since then?

Invasive species intern recognized for stewardship of Alaska’s coastal waters

August 17, 2023March 9, 2023

Photo of Mia holding a small crab discovered while setting traps for invasive European green crab. The crab she is holding is native to Alaska. — Mia Siebenmorgen Cresswell

By Maia Draper-Reich, Danielle Verna, & Kate Morse

In January, the Alaska SeaLife Center announced that the Council’s former intern Mia Siebenmorgen Cresswell would receive one of its 2023 Alaska Ocean Leadership awards. These awards are given to Alaskans who have made “significant contributions to the awareness and sustainability of the state’s marine resources.”

The Council was proud to support her nomination for the Ocean Youth Award category, which recognizes an individual or team of youth up to 19 years old who has displayed a dedication to promoting the understanding and stewardship of Alaska’s oceans. This honor includes a $500 cash prize.