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Watch a group of passionate Alaskans describe the importance of protecting the Alaska Peninsula's pristine wilderness for the wildlife and people who depend on its unparalleled natural resources. Alaska's wild brown bears—and the salmon they feed upon—face many threats, including mining (such as the Pebble Mine), oil and natural gas extraction, hunting, and a changing climate. Discover how you can help support local conservation efforts to preserve this special part of Alaska for generations to

Say hello to the newest face in the ASLC seal habitat, Papita! Papita recently moved from our behind-the-scenes seal habitat to the public habitat to join fellow harbor seal Tuq and ringed seal Spencer. Papita’s journey has been remarkable—from her rescue and rehabilitation here at the ASLC to being deemed non-releasable due to limited sight. Come visit this resilient harbor seal and follow her inspiring story this week on our social media pages! 🧡 | Alaska SeaLife Center