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Purse Seine Boat

Kodiak Maritime Museum is dedicated to the recognition and preservation of Alaska’s rich maritime heritage.

Purse Seine Boat
Learn more about the boats of Kodiak here.

Friday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker Mike Burwell talks about the Princess May grounding and the Phyllis S. sinking. Details here.

When Crab Was King:
The Rise and Fall of the Kodiak King Crab Fishery

Ken Woods holding crab, 1975An Oral History of the Kodiak King Crab Fishery is a year-long series of shows based on interviews of Kodiak fishermen, processor workers, and others who lived and fished this amazing, though short-lived, fishery.

The 3 minute radio programs will air once a week May 2008 - 2009 and be available free to any radio station for broadcast. Download or listen online here.

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Salmon

Pacific Salmon
An Enduring Gift from the Sea
Click here to learn about the life cycle of salmon and their importance in the Kodiak area.
King Crab

North Pacific Crabbing
Harvest from the Vast Icy Depths
Click here to learn about the challenging winter crab fishery.



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