Ocean Treasure: Commericial Fishing in Alaska (Teacher Resources) (Teacher Resources) (Paperback)

~ Terry Johnson (Author) "Although there is some overlap in species harvested and gear types used in nearshore and offshore Alaska waters, the terms nearshore and offshore generally distinguish..." (more)
Key Phrases: freezer vans, pacific cod, spot shrimp, Southeast Alaska, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska (more...)

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Product Description

Ocean Treasure is a full-color book about the Alaska fishing industry. Author Terry Johnson provides an engaging and authoritative overview of the seafood industry, combined with color photos and drawings of fish and invertebrates and the gear used to harvest them. Ocean Treasure tells how to recognize fishing boats and gear, what the fish look like, and how good they taste. Readers are treated to an account of the fascinating history of Alaska fishing, insight into mariculture, how the fisheries are managed, and the lifestyle involved in subsistence fishing. The book also offers a bibliography, a glossary, and a full index. Visitors to Alaska whose curiosity is piqued by the fishing vessels and dock activity they see, as well as "armchair" Alaska tourists, will be rewarded by the information-packed pages presented in the easy-to-read, friendly text of this book.

About the Author

A resident of Homer, Alaska, author Terry Johnson is a marine advisory agent and journalist, and has sixteen years experience as commercial fisherman.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Alaska Sea Grant College Program (January 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566120802
• ISBN-13: 978-1566120807
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,627,668 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)