The research is a first step towards understanding the risks that ships could pose to birds in Alaska’s waters.

AMCHITKA ISLAND — A series of moderate to strong earthquakes that struck Alaska’s western Aleutian Islands and offshore areas Sunday were what scientists call a “swarm,” but the state’s earthquake ...

AMCHITKA ISLAND, Alaska — A series of moderate to strong earthquakes that struck Alaska's western Aleutian Islands and offshore areas Sunday comprised what scientists call a “swarm," but the state's ...

AMCHITKA ISLAND, Alaska (AP) — A series of moderate to strong earthquakes that struck Alaska’s western Aleutian Islands and offshore areas Sunday comprised what scientists call a “swarm,” but the ...