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Weekly Highlights for 10-6-2011

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On September 30, USGS Alaska Science Center research biologist James Bodkin was interviewed by freelance writer Ingfei Chen, regarding the Pacific Nearshore Project. An article being produced will be submitted to the New York Times. Other project scientist interviewed were Keith Miles, Liz Bowen, and Tim Tinker all with the USGS, Western Ecological Research Center.
Contact: James Bodkin Anchorage, AK, (907) 786-7164

USGS scientists working on the Pacific Nearshore Project were interviewed by staff at wired.com. The news story entitled "What 300 Sea Otters Can Tell Us About the Ocean" appeared online October 6, along with a video of scientist working in the field. http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/10/sea-otter-usgs
Contact: Yvette Gillies Anchorage, AK, (907) 786-7039

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