Author Archives: Alan Sorum

Alaska Marine Safety Instructor Training MSIT

AMSEA’s Mission Statement is, “To reduce injury and death in the marine and fresh water environment through education and training provided by a network of qualified marine safety instructors.”

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Crowley Tug Tanerliq

This a photo of the Crowley tug Tanerliq in Port Valdez. The vessel is one of two ocean going ship escort, rescue and oil spill response tugs operated by Crowley Maritime in Prince William Sound. This tractor tug is 155 feet long and currently one the most powerful propulsion tractor tugs in the world. The [...]

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Springtime in the Chugach Mountains Near Valdez Alaska

Springtime may be coming to the Chugach Mountains that surround the City of Valdez, Alaska.

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Remote Rental Cabins in Southeast Alaska on the Tongass National Forest

Tongass NF cabins are a great way to explore the region and enjoy its outdoor activities. Access is by boat or plane making the cabins an easy way to visit the wilderness.

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The Grouse and Ptarmigan of Alaska

Not simply another field guide, The Grouse and Ptarmigan of Alaska offers an amazing amount of information about these incredible birds.

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Common Mergansers Near Valdez Alaska

Common Mergansers Near Valdez Alaska. Two males and one female back for spring.

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Swans Return to Valdez Alaska

This is a pair of swans that we see here every summer. Last year they successfully four cygnets.

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The Future History of the Arctic by Charles Emmerson

As Emmerson says, “Our ideas of the Arctic – permanent, pristine, unchanging – will persist long after they have been overtaken by Arctic change.”

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