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Field Guide to Common Marine Fishes and Invertebrates of Alaska
A great reference for the marine biologist, fisherman, or scuba diver. The excellent color photos, written descriptions, and extensive glossary work together to make this guide very easy to use.”—John Hilsinger, Director, Commercial Fisheries Division, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Juneau, Alaska
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Enjoy Alaska Wild Seafood: Visit the Great Land Vicariously by Enjoying Alaskan Fish and Seafood
Wild seafood and fish are staples of the diet in Alaska. Thousands come to the Great Land to pursue the State’s plentiful halibut, shrimp, and salmon. Fish stocks in Alaska are managed on a sustainable basis and make for healthy fare. Here are a few suggestions for preparing wild Alaska seafood in your own home [...]
Also posted in Cooking, Marine Ecosystems Tagged Alaska Wild Seafood, Alaskana, Cooking, Pacific Halibut, Sockeye Salmon, Spot Shrimp Comments closed
Chestnut-Backed Chickadee at the Feeder
Chestnut-Backed Chickadee (Parus rufescens) at the Feeder
Explore Southern Southeast Alaska: A Perfect Destination for the Independent Outdoor Traveler
Take time to visit Southeast Alaska and explore the many recreational opportunities available especially for independent travelers. We’re a jaded bunch here in Alaska and don’t always appreciate our surroundings. I often forget how overwhelming Southeast Alaska was to all of my senses stepping off the M/V Matanuska onto the Wrangell dock for the first [...]
Also posted in Communities, National Forests, National Parks, Natural History, Transportation Tagged Alaska, Alaska Marine Highway, Inter-Island Ferry Authority, Misty Fiords, Southeast Alaska, Tongass National Forest, Waterfall Resort Comments closed
ANAN – Stream of Living Water
Anan Creek is internationally known as one of the most productive Pink salmon streams in North America, making it by default a unmatched location for viewing both Black and Brown bears. Anan Creek is located on the north shore of the Cleveland Peninsula, just south of Wrangell Island and north of Ketchikan. Wrangell resident Bonnie [...]
Also posted in Book Reviews, Natural History Tagged Anan Creek, Bear Viewing Observatory, Bonnie Demerjian, Southeast Alaska, Tlingit Legend, Wrangell Island Comments closed
