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It is almost spring…

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Kimber

The Sea Wolf is migrating up the coast along with the Sandhill Cranes, Snow Geese, Arctic Terns, Gray Whales, Humpback Whales and many other species. Daffodils, Garlic and Crocus are all pushing thru the soil and the willows are budding. Only … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Changes in Glacier Bay and Beyond- Focus on May

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Kimber

May is a special time in the bay for watching wildlife and birding. Flocks of birds either migrating to the arctic or to their nesting grounds here are still coming through or settling in to their nesting in the bay. … Continue reading →

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Sea Wolf’s Annual Getting Ready for Spring

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Kimber

I cannot believe it is this time of the year again, where did winter go. The Sea Wolf’s 1941 Hamilton engine is newly rebuilt and thrumming along very happily thanks to engineers Zach and James.  We performed sea trials and then … Continue reading →

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Citizen Science on the Sea Wolf

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Kimber

Citizen Scientists are people concerned about the environment who choose to help make a difference locally, nationally and even on the Sea Wolf. They spend time outside- observing nature with a passion, and taking note of what they see to … Continue reading →

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I dream of the day that all ships of war have become ships of peace & conservation..

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Kimber

Thank you to those who have served.  Sea Wolf’s war years as the USS Observer  AMc  91  

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6/10 Sea Wolf Adventure Field Reports

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Kimber

We had incredible wildlife this week, over 19 brown and black bears, breaching humpback whales, rafts of Scoters and Harlequin Ducks, a Hoary Marmot and the amazing combined energy of our adventurous guests. Marjorie glacier had a huge calving which … Continue reading →

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Fantastic video of the Humpback Whales of Glacier Bay

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Kimber

Thank you to Thomas Gibbon for sharing his family video of our Humpback Whales. It was a memorable whale watching day on the Sea Wolf!

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Glacier Bay Humpback Whale Report

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Kimber

192 Humpback whales in Glacier Bay and Icy straits in 2010. We sure had some amazing whale sightings. We counted 27 breaches by one whale and I saw my first ever 4 whales breaching at one time.  Of course I … Continue reading →

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May-September Weather in Glacier Bay

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Kimber

Glacier Bay’s weather is greatly influenced by the N. Pacific ocean currents, mountains and the rivers of glacial ice that cascade down the mountain sides. If we have misty rain down bay then many times when we get up bay … Continue reading →

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Spring is coming :)

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Kimber

Thoughts of spring in Glacier Bay, AK can only make you smile with anticipation of May. The short summer comes to life with a burst of energy in spring. Trees flush out with new growth,  rocky shore plants start sending … Continue reading →

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