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Alaska seafood fuels $15B+ in U.S. economic activity, supports 81K+ jobs, and provides nearly 5B lbs of wild seafood yearly. Choosing Alaska seafood means supporting American jobs, #sustainability, and nutrition. #AlaskaSeafood
For America’s economy and health, Alaska seafood is the answer | Alaska Beacon
As food prices rise and federal leaders revisit trade and nutrition policies, one solution has quietly been working for decades: Alaska’s commercial seafood industry.
alaskabeacon.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has done more to connect people to the Tongass, turning awe into action. Over $30M reinvested in restoration and advocacy ensures this wild place thrives for generations.
November 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Seaweed Farming offers a sustainable win for climate, oceans, and food security. It absorbs carbon, creates marine habitats, and boosts local economies—proof that conservation and innovation can thrive together. #SustainableAquaculture
Seaweed farmers changing the world
Follow the lives of three seaweed farmers working to restore oceans, fight climate change, and uplift coastal communities through their farms.
www.worldwildlife.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
For 40+ years, The Boat Company has turned exploration into stewardship. As the only nonprofit cruise in Southeast Alaska, every voyage funds restoration, habitat protection & advocacy for the Tongass. Travel should give back more than it takes.
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The federal shutdown threatens the science behind Alaska’s fisheries. With key researchers furloughed, 2026 catch limits hang in the balance. Stewardship can’t pause; science must guide every season.
@yjrosen.bsky.social
Government shutdown creates uncertainty for fisheries management in waters off Alaska | Alaska Beacon
A prolonged shutdown could limit the ability to get adequate information in time to set the 2026 groundfish harvest levels.
alaskabeacon.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Each voyage is a call to stewardship. Through fjords, forests, and salmon rivers, we help guests see and protect the Tongass. When the fight for the wild becomes personal, we all win.🌲 #TheBoatCompany
October 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Alaska’s pollock fishery fuels both economy and heritage—supporting 16,800 jobs and $2.5B in output. Its ripple effect sustains communities and supply chains statewide. Protecting it means securing Alaska’s future. #AlaskaFisheries
October 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
For 45 years, The Boat Company has done more than cruise—it connects people to the wild and leads conservation by example. Guests witness whales, salmon, bears, and ancient forests, turning spectators into stewards. #TheBoatCompany #ConservationTravel #LegacyStewardship
October 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Over 99% of public comments oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule. This isn’t a whisper—it’s a roar. When Americans speak this clearly, our leaders need to listen and protect our wildest forests. #RoadlessRule
More Than 99 Percent of Americans Disapprove of Roadless Rule Rollbacks, According to New Analysis
A public comment period for the planned rescission of the Roadless Rule ended Friday with more than 99 percent of comments opposing the move.
www.outdoorlife.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Sometimes you need first-hand experience to truly understand a problem. Polar climate scientist Alexandra Jahn has been studying Alaska’s Arctic sea ice for over a decade, but spending time on the ice with people who rely on it for their way of life offered her a new perspective.
A walk across Alaska’s Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data | Alaska Beacon
As a polar climate scientist, I have focused on Arctic sea ice for over a decade. But spending time on the ice with people who rely on it for their way of life provides a different perspective.
alaskabeacon.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
When you're passionate about outdoor recreation, nature conservation isn't just a good cause: it's about preserving a legacy and ensuring that future generations will get to enjoy the same land, water, and wildlife that you have.
Hunters and anglers plan ahead to leave a legacy for wildlife conservation
Hunters and anglers are increasingly setting up legacy gifts to wildlife conservation organizations to preserve habitats for future generations.
www.usatoday.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
At The Boat Company, conservation is about connection. For 40+ years, we’ve guided guests through the Tongass and reinvested $30M in restoration, preservation & advocacy. Every voyage helps protect this wild legacy.
September 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Ocean Conservancy is spotlighting the ocean’s role in climate action at NYC Climate Week, pushing ocean-based solutions ahead of COP30. At The Boat Company, we share this mission in conservation to protect wild places for future generations.
Ocean Conservancy To Highlight The Ocean's Role At NYC Climate Week - DeeperBlue.com
The Ocean Conservancy is set to highlight the critical role of the ocean in combating climate change during New York City Climate Week.
www.deeperblue.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The Boat Company has been more than a cruise line. We’re stewards of the Tongass. Every voyage connects guests to whales, salmon, bears, and ancient trees, turning awe into action, with over $30M invested in preservation and advocacy.
September 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Fat Bear Week celebrates the Tongass’s brown bears and the ecosystems they anchor. Thriving wildlife draws attention, funding, and visitors—showing that when animals thrive, so does conservation.
Fat Bear Week: A Fun and Unique Event Celebrating Alaskan Brown Bears, Impacting Tourism and Global Interest in Wildlife Conservation
Fat Bear Week brings attention to Katmai National Park’s brown bears. This annual event is a unique tourism draw, connecting nature lovers worldwide.
www.travelandtourworld.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The Tongass has no guarantees except the ones we fight for. Honored that we hosted PetaPixel aboard the Liseron for "No Guarantees." Every frame shows what's at stake: wild Alaska worth protecting.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Making PetaPixel's Documentary Film 'No Guarantees'
In August, the PetaPixel team journeyed to Alaska to make a documentary about fly fishing, photography, and fatherhood.
petapixel.com
September 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has connected guests to the #Tongass wildlife and forests, inspiring lasting conservation. $30M+ invested ensures this wild legacy thrives for generations. #TongassConservation #Alaska
September 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The Trump admin’s push to repeal the #RoadlessRule threatens 45M acres of Tongass, home to ancient trees, wildlife, and vital ecosystems. The Boat Company has fought for 45 years to keep these forests intact—for nature and future generations. #Conservation
Trump Administration Attempt to Repeal Roadless Rule Met With Widespread Opposition
Agriculture Department initiates process targeting bedrock conservation policy that protects 45 million acres of national forests
earthjustice.org
September 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has been more than a cruise line. We’re stewards of the #Tongass. As the only nonprofit cruise line here, we’ve reinvested $30M+ in conservation. Sail with us and help protect this wild legacy. #TongassConservation
September 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
200+ top #wildlife photographers donated limited-edition prints to benefit Conservation International. Art that moves people funds real #conservation: forests, oceans, communities. Buy a print, bring a story home. #WildlifePhotography
More than 200 leading photographers offer images of hope to support global conservation
Limited-edition prints from world-renowned wildlife photographers raise funds for Conservation International
www.digitalcameraworld.com
September 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
As kelp aquaculture operations continue to expand around Alaska, researchers are looking for solutions to ensure kelp farming and spawning herring can comfortably coexist. #Alaska #OceanConservancy
Alaskan research outlines methods to deter Pacific herring from spawning on kelp farms
Researchers have outlined strategies to prevent Pacific herring from spawning and laying eggs on Alaskan farmed kelp.
www.seafoodsource.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Following a historic land buyback by the US Forest Service, a team of Tlingit forestry workers are demolishing culverts left by loggers in the #Tongass national forest. They aim to restore streams, salmon runs, and reconnect with their cultural history. #ProtectTheTongass
Fire in the hole: the Indigenous crews blasting the Alaskan rainforest to save it
After a historic land buyback by the US Forest Service, Tlingit crew members are demolishing culverts to restore streams, salmon runs and cultural history deep in the Tongass national forest
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
For 40+ years #TheBoatCompany has been more than a cruise line—guardians of the Tongass’ 17M acres. We’ve invested $30M+ in conservation. Protecting this wild heart takes experience, advocacy, and your voice.
August 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
BP left scars on Alaska’s North Slope—abandoned wells and toxic sites harming land, water, and Indigenous communities. Cleanup is overdue. We need accountability, Indigenous leadership, and lasting stewardship. #AlaskaConservation
BP tasked with cleaning up old drill sites on Alaska’s North Slope | Alaska Beacon
BP no longer produces oil in Alaska, but it is responsible for the sites because of its ties to companies that explored there.
alaskabeacon.com
August 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Bottom trawling crushes seafloors, kills king salmon, halibut, crab & more, wiping out fisheries Alaskans have relied on for generations. 74% of Alaskans want it banned. Our leaders must act now to protect these waters so future generations can fish them too. #Conservation #Alaska
Alaskans to Rep. Begich: banning bottom trawling should be a top priority - Alaska Native News
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA— In a recent survey of more than 1,000 Alaskans, most named banning bottom trawling as their top priority when it comes to federal fisheries management in Alaska. Trawlers’ bycatch of non-target species like king salmon, chum salmon, halibut, crab and herring has emerged as a hot button issue in Alaska, with 74% of […]
alaska-native-news.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM