Gulf of Alaska Coast
Gulf of Alaska — a vast and rugged marine corridor where glacial fjords, pristine rainforests, and rich whale waters converge along the north Pacific.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Subregion | Alaska Peninsula and Gulf of Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 58 |
| Longitude | -147 |
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7:34 PM LOCAL TIMEGulf of Alaska — an extensive marine region spanning from theAlaska Peninsula to Southeast Alaska, renowned for dramatic glacial fjords such as Prince William Sound, temperate rainforest ecosystems, and high-maritime weather. Its coast is characterized by massive tide swings, simmering kelp beds, and seasonal migrations of salmon and cetaceans like blue whales and orcas. The shoreline varies from the steep, fjord-lined bays near Kodiak and Prince William Sound to the broad, less sheltered arcs of the panhandle; wild pilgrimage sites include Glacier Bay, Yakutat Bay, and the outer Alaskan islands. Visitors come to undertake multi-day cruises, backcountry shoreline travel, and weather-dependent wildlife viewing while respecting the region's ecological sensitivity and frequently unsettled weather.
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