The Gulf of Alaska extends from Dixon Entrance to the southeastern coast of the Aleutian Islands.  

 Fishing is a mainstay of Gulf communities and is supported by a highly productive marine ecosystem.  Gulf of Alaska waters support fisheries for halibut, rockfish, black cod, crab, shrimp, pollock, Pacific cod and rich populations of all five Pacific salmon species.  Kodiak annually makes the top ten list of seafood landing ports, though changing management regimes favor economic efficiency often at the expense of small businesses and a diverse working waterfront.

AMCC is working to protect sensitive Tanner crab habitat around Kodiak Island from the impacts of bottom trawling and to conserve rockfish along the North Gulf coast from Homer to Seward. We are promoting continued opportunities for community-based fishing families using clean fishing practices.

We are also working with scientists and fishermen to better understand the effects of climate change on Gulf of Alaska fisheries, to bring this science to bear on fishery management decisions and to share information with coastal residents. Our cooperative research program now under development will provide opportunities for fishermen and vessel owners to help fill important gaps in scientific understanding to provide a clearer picture of changes that are occurring.