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
“As part of the Administration commitment to ensuring that offshore oil and gas decisions are based on science and sound information, the U.S. Geological Survey will examine and summarize what information is available about the Arctic and what knowledge gaps may exist regarding environmental sensitivities, including impending climate change, and other factors that would be considered in decisions about potential future development in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas.”
The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) has put together an extraordinary website were Humpback watchers can actually identify the individual whales that are being observed.
In a move sure to increase concerns over regulation by Alaska industry, NOAA Fisheries Service is proposing that about a third of Cook Inlet near Anchorage, Alaska may designated as critical habitat for some 300 endangered Beluga whales.
This Administration is fully committed to the protection and recovery of the polar bear.
We enjoy watching whales, sea otters, and shorebirds on the waterfront. Protecting these animals will preserve the opportunity to watch them again in the future. Watching marine wildlife constitutes one of the unique benefits and joys of life here on the waterfront. Whether we live in wild Alaska, boat along the Gulf or Western coasts, [...]
