N.Pacific and Bering Sea
Credit: noaa
Here is some Alaska Fish Trivia you can share with your friends.
- Alaska’s fishing industry is the state’s number one employer.
- The average age of Alaska fishing permit holders is 47.
- Kodiak Island is the second largest island in the U.S.
- Alaska has 3,200 women crew members and 1,100 permit holders (3.7%).
- 80% of Alaska’s fish landings come from federal waters (3-200 miles).
- 80% of Alaska’s fishing vessels are less than 60 feet in length.
- Alaska’s largest catch is pollock.
