Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge

The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of more than 2,500 islands, islets, spires, rocks and headlands.The refuge protects habitat for 40 million seabirds which nest in Alaska, as well as marine mammals and other wildlife.

The 4.5 million-acre refuge extends from the Arctic Ocean to Southeastern Alaska, with most lands in the Aleutian Islands.

Fish & Wildlife Service Links

General Information

Refuge home page
Refuge overview
Alaska Islands & Oceans Visitor Center (refuge headquarters)
Contact the refuge
Map of the refuge
Refuge features
Refuge units

Trip Planning
Visiting the refuge
Visitor services

Wildlife
Wildlife overview
Wildlife viewing hotspots
Bird lists
Refuge bird bios

Research
Research Ship M/V Tiglax
Biological projects
Archaeological research

Fun Links
St. Matthew Island--Alaska's most remote place
Hot Times on the Ring of Fire: Biologists Flee Volcano

Other Resources

Browse Alaska Maritime books, maps, guides, and logo products
Refuge images from AMNWR's unofficial website

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