Alaska can get cold, really cold, but it can also be sunny. In fact, Alaska is the land of the Midnight Sun enjoying a full 24 hour day right around the time of the Summer Solstice. Keeping tabs on the weather in Alaska is extremely important as it impacts every industry and every family that lives in the state.
Operating a Business in Alaska
Considering operating a business in Alaska? Check out our latest blog on important information you will need for success.
How the Declining Wild Salmon Population is Affecting Commercial Fishing
Alaska’s salmon population has been declining in recent years and this decline has presented a unique set of challenges to the state of Alaska. The Chinook salmon has seen the greatest decline in recent years and at one point, salmon runs in the Yukon, Kuskokwim and Kenai Rivers had declined to the point where several major fisheries were either strictly limited or closed altogether. The villages along these rivers are especially dependent on the Chinook salmon for both commercial harvests as well as for supplying sustenance for families.
How the Seasons of Alaska Affect Commercial Industries
Alaska is a unique state in many ways. It boasts the largest land mass of any state in the United States and because of this, has the largest coastline not only of any one state, but of all states combined. In addition to these features, Alaska is known for having extremely long summer days and also having some of the shortest winter days on record anywhere.
