Whale watch: meet the leviathans of the Alaska seas
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There are several species of whales that may be found in Alaskan waters and watchers will be surprised with the variety. Genuses and species include humpback whales, sperm whales, blue whales, northern right whale, gray whale, narwhal, minke whale and the fin whale.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 1998
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Green seas, white ice
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A personal narrative of life in the Bering Sea crab fishery is presented. The crab fishery offers the chance to make substantial amounts of money but the extreme conditions mean that the cost in human life is high.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2001
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Winter green
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A description is presented of the natural beauty to be found in the forests of Mount Alyeska, AK. This area of temperate rain forest has been designated as a protected area and hiking paths are maintained in it.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 1999
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