United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RECRUITMENT BULLETIN: WRST-23-012 ISSUE DATE: December 12, 2022 CLOSING DATE: December 23, 2022 JOBS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ALASKA LOCAL HIRE PROGRAM–PUBLIC LAW 96-487 Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is accepting applications for Full-Time, Permanent, Career-Seasonal, Utility System Repairer-Operator position(s). More […]
Technology
France to Map World’s Oceans, Lakes, Rivers
A U.S.-French satellite that will map almost all of the world’s oceans, lakes and rivers rocketed into orbit Friday.
Perseverance Records Dust Devil on Mars
What’s a dust devil sound like on Mars? A NASA rover by chance had its microphone on when a whirling tower of red dust passed directly overhead, recording the racket.
Ocean Leadership Awards Nominations Open
The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) announces the opening of the nomination period for the 2023 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards. ASLC established the Awards to recognize those who have made significant contributions to ocean sciences, education, and resource management in Alaska.
Prince William Sound RCAC updates position on dispersant use during an oil spill
Prevention and mechanical recovery should remain primary options
RCAC to Meet in Seward 9/22-23
The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council will hold a board meeting in Seward on Thursday and Friday, September 22-23, 2022.
NOAA Pictures of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Volcano
NOAA animation of the eruption. Did you hear it?
National and Local COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Testing Options in Valdez Several different options exist in Valdez for symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. All options are by appointment only and at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. If you are a business or organization seeking testing for a group of five or more people, please contact […]
Extensive Test of Valdez Warning System 6/10 & 11
Science Center Building Begins
Construction has begun on the Prince William Sound Science Center’s forthcoming 5-
acre waterfront campus. Founded just after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989, the nonprofit
Science Center has focused heavily on climate, oceanography, fisheries, birds and oil spill
research in the region,