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What's causing Alaska's sea bird die-off?

Sea birds are having a tough time in Alaska. Thousands of dead murres have been washing up on beaches in coastal communities and even found inland. biologists are working to pinpoint what's causing this massive die off. Is it El Nino? The warm water blob? Or something else entirely?

Fish & Wildlife Migratory Bird Hotline:
1-866-527-3358
ak_mbm@fws.gov

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:


  • Rob Kaler, biologist, Fish & Wildlife Service
  • David Irons, retired biologist, Fish & Wildlife Service
  • Statewide callers

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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.

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Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.