Alaska's Ecosystems, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
From the dense moss carpeted rainforests of southeast Alaska, to the wide-open expanses of the tundra on the North Slope these ecosystems and provide habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife species.
The Ecosystems - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
The Ecosystems. 586,412-square miles, 34,000 miles of tidal shoreline, 3 million lakes, countless rivers, and multiple mountain ranges form a rich mosaic of landscapes -- some 32 different “ecoregions” in all – which serve as year-round or seasonal havens for fish and wildlife.
Tundra - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
The word "tundra" (from the Finnish tunturi: "treeless heights") refers to treeless ecosystems where winters are long and cold, and summers are short and (usually) chilly. Those conditions are found both in the high latitudes (northern and southern), and also atop high mountains.
Alaska's 32 Ecoregions - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Alaska's 32 Ecoregions. An ecoregion is an area of land and water containing vegetation communities that share species and ecological dynamics, environmental conditions, and interactions that are critical for their long-term persistence. Find out what that definition means in Alaska and what ecoregions exist around the state here.
Boreal Forest in Alaska - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Cold weather (it's the coldest terrestrial ecosystem on Earth), long winters, permafrost, and forest fires all contribute to the tapestry of Alaska's boreal forest. Black spruce and white spruce are the most common conifers in this huge ecosystem.
Ecosystems and Wildlife - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Ecosystems and Wildlife. Plants and animals that live in Alaska have adapted to the long winters and short summers in order to be able to successfully survive and reproduce. Plants often go dormant during the winter and use various strategies to …
Boreal Forest in Alaska - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Compared to lush tropical and temperate forests, Alaska's boreal forest is an austere place: it supports a relatively low diversity of species, and a relatively low abundance of individual organisms.
Tundra Ecology - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Animals of Alaska's arctic tundra ecosystem have a lot to deal with throughout the dramatic northern year. Some animals take advantage of summer's abundance-and avoid winter's perils-by migrating elsewhere for the winter. Those that remain …
Species Profile - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Adult sea otters may grow up to 5 feet in length. The males weigh 80–100 pounds but can weigh more than 100 pounds. The females are smaller, weighing 50–70 pounds. General information about Northern Sea Otter in Alaska such as description, life history, range, habitat and more.
Using the process of photosynthesis, producers combine energy from sunlight with carbon dioxide from the air and minerals from water, soil, and rocks to produce the sugars and oxygen that help all other living things survive. They are the first living link in all food chains.