Esther Island (Alaska) facts for kids
Esther Island is an island located in Prince William Sound, a large bay in the south-central part of Alaska, United States. It covers about 127 square kilometers (49 square miles) of land. In 2000, only 31 people lived there.
Esther Island is home to the South Esther Island State Marine Park, which is part of Alaska State Parks. You can only get to the island by floatplane (a plane that lands on water) or by boat. There are no towns or permanent homes on the island.
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What is the Wally Noerenberg Hatchery?
The only permanent structure on Esther Island is the Wally Noerenberg Hatchery. This hatchery is one of the biggest salmon hatcheries in the world! It is owned and run by the Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation (PWSAC).
How does the hatchery help salmon?
The Wally Noerenberg Hatchery raises three different kinds of salmon: pink salmon, chum salmon, and coho salmon. These fish are grown from eggs in a safe environment. Once they are big enough, they are released into the ocean. This helps to keep the salmon population strong in Prince William Sound. The hatchery is located inside the state marine park.
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The Wally Noerenberg fish hatchery on Esther Island.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Esther para niños
