Jan 1, 2020
The salmon run is in full flow along the rivers of Alaska. But can they find a way past the predators that lie in wait?
As spring turns to summer on the southeastern coast of Alaska, dramatic changes shape the landscape and waterways of this distant outpost. From the lengthy salmon run that stretches upstream from the Pacific, to migrating whales back for their first feed in 8 months, to the seasonal melt that diminishes the imposing ice fields of Glacier Bay. Everywhere you look, a humbling renewal of an ancient ecosystem is taking place, captured here with state-of-the-art film clarity.
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Jan 1, 2020
The salmon run is in full flow along the rivers of Alaska. But can they find a way past the predators that lie in wait?
Jan 1, 2020
On Admiralty Island, bears dominate the landscape. For one mother bear, it is a challenge to keep her cubs fed and safe.
Jan 1, 2020
A rainforest this close to the Arctic? The secret lies in mild temperatures prompted by the warmth of ocean water.
Jan 1, 2020
Summer marks the arrival of Alaska's humpback and killer whales--two giants with vastly different feeding habits.
Jan 1, 2020
As the Alaskan tide retreats, shorebirds and otters feast on the fish and clams left behind in isolated tidal pools.
Jan 1, 2020
Glaciers seem unbreakable. But just as climate fashioned their rise, climate change can orchestrate their demise.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Alaska Season 1 premiered on January 1, 2020.
Alaska Season 1 has 6 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "From Sea to Stream". It aired on January 1, 2020.
Go to Season 1 Episode 1