Kachemak Bay Reserve, Alaska
State
Alaska
State Partner
University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska Center for Conservation Science
Acres
372,000
Est. Date
1999
The Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Alaska consists of more than 370,000 acres of diverse coastal ecosystems that provide habitats for a range of species, including Pacific salmon, halibut, herring, whales, porpoises, Stellar sea lions, seals, otters, and crabs. The Reserve is part of NOAA’s Habitat Blueprint, which works to promote marine life, coastal communities, and habitats for fisheries.
Did You Know…
With 372,000 acres, the Kachemak Bay Reserve is the largest in the national system and the only to contain a fiord.
Latest News from the Kachemak Bay Reserve
Building the Blue/Green Workforce
An unprecedented number of young people want to work in the environmental sciences. Reserves around the System, in collaboration with the Hollings Scholarship Program, are helping them get the experience they need.
Resilient Fisheries, Resilient Alaska
When the COVID-19 crisis hit, it underscored the need for Alaska’s Kachemak Bay Reserve to support fisheries-dependent jobs build current and future resilience in the face of climate change and acute disaster.
Ultimate Classroom at Kachemak Bay
The Kachemak Bay Reserve is not your typical classroom, but its high-quality education programs and partnerships offer opportunities that Alaska’s students can find nowhere else. These students don’t just learn about science—they do it!