Kirsten Dobroth, KMXT - Kodiak
How Port Lions is increasing local food production
https://youtu.be/2mEWnN1uRKM
A local food hub has spouted Port Lions on Kodiak Island, bringing with it increased food security. The archipelago is now home to six community and tribally owned farms. The idea is to connect...
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NOAA testing new marine drone to survey Gulf of Alaska fish populations
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