Gillnetters are commercial fishing boats that focus largely on Coho and Sockeye salmon by using a wall or curtain net placed in front of the migrating fish.
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Commercial Gillnet Fishing Boats in Alaska
Posted in Fishing Also tagged Alaska Seafood, Alaska Wild Seafood, Commercial Fishing Leave a comment
A Review of Wild Seafood Sustainability Certification Programs
Several Alaska fisheries, like those directed at the five species of Pacific salmon are certified as sustainable by a group known as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and bear an ecolabel that can easily be recognized by seafood consumers.
Ketchikan on the Inside Passage
Most visitors to Ketchikan begin their journey with a walk through downtown and through historic Creek Street. Creek Street is actually a pile-supported boardwalk, dotted with a variety of buildings spanning a tidal creek and not a street at all. This out of the way corner is the town’s historic red light district that actively conducted its affairs until 1953.
Posted in Communities, Natural History, Trails Also tagged Cape Fox, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Misty Fiords, Salmon Capital of the World, Saxman, Tongass Comments closed
Valdez – Gateway to Prince William Sound
Those interested in outdoor recreational pursuits will find Valdez, Alaska a destination for all seasons. This community is located on the northern shore of Port Valdez in northeastern Prince William Sound and backs against the rugged coastal Chugash Mountains. Port Valdez is the closest saltwater accessible by residents of interior Alaska living along the Richardson [...]
Posted in Communities, Marine Ecosystems, Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife Also tagged Outdoor Recreation, Prince William Sound, Silver Salmon, Skiing Comments closed
