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POPSThe Unintended Catch of Seabirds International commissions recognize the impacts of longline fishing practices to endangered seabirds and are taking steps to improve fishing gear and techniques.
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POPSMercury in Energy-Saving Bulbs All fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury that can pose a health risk if broken bulbs are improperly handled or waste bulbs are not correctly recycled
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POPSRip Current Safety Practices Rip currents are present at any beach that experiences active surf. Here are some hints on how to improve safety around these potentially dangerous currents
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POPSFishing King or Chinook Salmon The largest of all the Pacific species, King or Chinook salmon are excellent fare and offer a remarkable experience for all types of anglers.
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POPSFishing for Pacific Halibut A favorite denizen of fishermen in northwestern waters, Pacific Halibut are an important catch for sport, commercial and subsistence fishers.
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POPSAMVER Search and Rescue Program Amver, a worldwide automated mutual assistance vessel rescue system, provide search and rescue coordinators with valuable information about potential rescuers
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POPSNOAA's Green Ship Initiative The Green Ship Initiative is an effort to show technology used by existing work boats can be adapted to use cleaner and safer vegetable based fuel and oils.
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POPSThe International Gold Rush Trail The International Gold Rush Trail is just a dream at this point. This dream points to a day were travelers can hike, kayak, bike and use Alaska ferries to retrace the Trail of ‘98 from Seattle to Eagle and experience the rich history of this era right where it happened.
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POPSSculpted by Ice: Glaciers and the Alaska Landscape Publication of Sculpted by Ice: Glaciers and the Alaska Landscape (ISBN 0930931238) was supported through a grant from the US Geological Survey and published by the Alaska Natural History Association with a list price of $19.95.
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POPSSkagway and the White Pass Route A great place to visit by cruise ship, Alaska ferry and by car. Home of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, Chilkoot Trail and the Trail of "98".
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POPSUS Coast Guard Auxiliary The Coast Guard Auxiliary has a greater role in assisting the Coast Guard with nontraditional missions like marine security and domain awareness.
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POPSAnatomy of a Sea Kayak Sea kayaks have several important features of interest to paddlers. Here is a description of the basic components found in a sea kayak.
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POPSSkagway and the White Pass Route Skagway is rich in available outdoor activities. Rafting, camping, whitewater kayaking, canoeing, sea kayaking, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, fishing, bicycling, snowmachining and cross country skiing are just a few of the opportunities. Visitors can come by cruise ship, ferry, airplane and car to enjoy the many activities.
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POPSA Woman who went to Alaska A Women who went to Alaska details two astonishing trips made by May Kellogg Sullivan to the gold fields of the Yukon and Alaska Territories in the 1900’s. A true survivor, Sullivan stakes mining claims, works at menial jobs and experiences life with native people of the region. The very presence of women in the North during this era was extraordinary.
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POPSLightning Safety for Mariners Lightning causes more injury and death than tornadoes in the United States and mariners have significant risk of being struck by lightning.
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POPSThrow Rope Bag A throw rope bag is an important water rescue device that can put a line quickly on a person in the water or to unpin a boat.
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POPSBacking a Boat Trailer Backing a boat trailer down a steep launch ramp can be a painless experience with a little preparation and adequate practice.
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POPSKetchikan on the Inside Passage Most visitors to Ketchikan begin their journey with a walk through downtown and through historic Creek Street. Creek Street is actually a pile-supported boardwalk, dotted with a variety of buildings spanning a tidal creek and not a street at all.
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POPSReading the River Learning to read the water is a valuable skill for boaters running fast moving rivers and waterways. Here are some commonly seen water hazards that boaters should learn.
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POPSWrangell Island Wrangell is a community steeped in rich history, home to people for thousands of years. It is an island community in southern Southeast Alaska that has experienced the boom and bust resource development process so prevalent in Alaska’s past. Wrangell Island, strategically overlooking the mouth of the Stikine River, has been governed by four nations.
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POPSCopper River Alaska An amazing river running through the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park from Copper Glacier to Cordova.
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POPSUtilize Varied Leadership Styles Good leaders understand that different management styles are needed to deal with changing situations. The best leaders can easily use four of these methods.
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POPSPersonal Locator Beacons Wearing a personal locator beacon can greatly improve a mariner's chance of rescue after a vessel causality or man overboard incident.
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POPSNMMA Certification Programs Yachts, boats, dealerships, personal watercraft, boat trailers, and even engine oil enjoy a standards program sponsored by the National Marine Manufacturers Association
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