Norton Sound, Alaska

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Geographical feature
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Bering_Sea
gptkbp:contains Nome
Shaktoolik
Unalakleet
gptkbp:hasArea approximately 15,000 square miles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Norton Sound, Alaska
gptkbp:isAdjacentTo gptkb:St._Lawrence_Island
gptkb:Koyukuk_River
gptkbp:isAttendedBy climate change
ocean currents
gptkbp:isConnectedTo gptkb:Yukon_River
gptkb:Bering_Strait
gptkb:Kuskokwim_River
gptkbp:isHomeTo various fish species
various bird species
Indigenous cultures
marine mammals
salmon runs
seabird colonies
fishing communities
fishing charters
traditional hunting grounds
seal populations
commercial shipping routes
whale migrations
walrus populations
Norton_Sound_crab_fishery
gptkbp:isKnownFor cultural festivals
historical significance
scenic landscapes
traditional fishing practices
wildlife viewing opportunities
local seafood cuisine
its rich marine biodiversity
cultural_significance_to_Indigenous_peoples
gptkbp:isMonitoredBy gptkb:National_Oceanic_and_Atmospheric_Administration
gptkb:U.S._Fish_and_Wildlife_Service
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Alaska_Maritime_National_Wildlife_Refuge
gptkb:Alaska_Native_Claims_Settlement_Act
gptkb:Norton_Sound_Economic_Development_Corporation
Alaska's_cultural_heritage
Bering_Sea_region
Bering_Strait_region
Alaska's_coastal_ecosystem
Norton_Sound_region
gptkbp:isPopularFor recreational activities
gptkbp:isSubjectTo seasonal ice cover
gptkbp:isUsedFor commercial fishing
subsistence fishing
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Alaska
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Northwest_Arctic_Borough