Biorka Island facts for kids

Biorka Island is a cool island located close to Sitka in Alaska. It's a special place for a few reasons! The National Weather Service has a radar station there, which helps them track the weather. It's also a favorite spot for watching amazing sea lions in their natural home.

The original name for Biorka Island comes from the Tlingit language. It's called Watsíxh, which means "Caribou".

Island Climate

Biorka Island has a type of weather called a subpolar oceanic climate. This means it's generally cool and wet throughout the year, similar to other places found near oceans in colder parts of the world.

Land Proposal and Discussion

A few years ago, there was a big discussion about Biorka Island. A plan was suggested to give a piece of land, about 438 acres (which is roughly 177 hectares), to the University of Alaska.

This idea caused some debate among people. Since the island is a popular place for sea lions, many people were interested in how this land transfer might affect the animals and the island's future.