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Sharks in Alaska waters

Pacific Sleeper Shark. (NOAA)
Pacific Sleeper Shark. (NOAA)

Sharks. Alaska's waters are full of them. But they aren't just predators to be featured in horror films. Sleeper sharks, spiny dogfish and flat sharks like skates play key roles in the state's marine ecosystem keeping it healthy for all species.

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HOST: Anne Hillman

GUESTS:


  • Cindy Tribuzio - Alaska Fisheries Science Center
  • Markus Horning - Alaska Sealife Center
  • Olav Ormseth - Alaska Fisheries Science Center

 


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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.

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