Marine Wildlife and Fish

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Whales

Many different species of whales can be seen off the coast of Alaska.

sea otters

Sea Otters

Sea otters populations are expanding after their decline decades ago due to the fur trade.

seals

Seals, Sea Lions, and Walrus

Sea lions and seals use icebergs from calving tidewater glaciers for pupping and resting.

marine invertebrates

Marine Invertebrates

Sea stars, crabs, mussels, clams, and many more are some of the interesting invertebrates found in marine ecosystems.

Seabirds and shorebirds are some of the most abundant wildlife in marine and coastal areas.

Seabirds and Shorebirds

Seabirds and shorebirds are some of the most abundant wildlife in marine and coastal areas.

Salmon are some of the most important fisheries in Alaska.

Fishes

Fish are important components of both marine and freshwater ecosystems.

Last updated: June 14, 2018