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Non-Government Organizations Back Home gt Overview Alaska’s dynamic often ice-covered seas are home remarkable diversity life crustaceans fish seals sea lions porpoises whales and more Few places world offer beauty bounty This region nearly million square miles includes waters Gulf Bering Aleutian Chukchi Beaufort produces than half caught off coast United States with an average wholesale value billion year fisheries among best-managed most sustainable resources provide jobs stable food supply nation while supporting traditional way Native local fishing communities Together Office Center help ensure sustainability these marine generations Information Strategic Plan PDF pages Jobs Follow NOAAFisheriesAK One bowhead whale sighted feeding aggregation approximately km north mouth Smith Bay event North Slope Borough Autumn Aerial Flight September Photo Feature Story University Washington Institute Ecosystem Studies Scientists Collaborate Monitor Northern Brook trout Partnership Recognized 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