New Discoveries

We are still discovering new species and learning new things. Check out our latest new discoveries.
  • A marine inlet.

    Marine Heatwaves

    The Pacific Marine Heatwave (2014-2016) had impacts throughout the marine food chain. They will continue to occur; we're learning from them.

  • A brown bear eats a clam on the beach.

    Changing Tides

    Changing Tides explores how bears, clams, and people interact along the Southwest Alaska coast. Read about our discoveries.

  • A close up of lichens

    Lichen Inventory

    Lichen inventories of Southwest Alaska parks have included the discovery of 16 species new to science and others new to Alaska.

Last updated: October 27, 2022

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