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A 42-year baseline study of 178 cans of salmon from the Gulf of Alaska and Bristol Bay found anisakid worms—parasites that require marine mammals to reproduce—are more common in chum and pink salmon from 1979–2021, while levels in coho and sockeye remained steady, suggesting a relatively healthy marine ecosystem and signaling that policies protecting marine life and water quality may be supporting ocean health.
Anchorage, Alaska is likely to see its latest 50-degree day in 40 years, with temperatures remaining below normal for the third consecutive month. While temperatures will warm into the mid to upper 40s, they will still be 5 to 8 degrees below average. Coastal regions of Southcentral Alaska will see areas of wintry mix and breezy conditions, with an increased chance of rain showers later in the week. Widespread rain will be the focus for Southeast Alaska, with parts of the Panhandle warming into the 60s for the first time this year.