6 Reasons Why Alaska's Aleutian Islands Are A Hot Spot For Sea Life

Discover why the Aleutian Islands Belong in the Spotlight The Aleutian Island ecosystem supports a rich diversity of species found in few other places in the world. Such intense biodiversity, more typically associated with tropical rainforests or coral reefs, is especially rare at high latitudes. A convergence of seas, storms, and volcanoes create the dynamic environment that supports incredible biodiversity. The Aleutians separate the Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea. They are whipped by notorious winds and battered by 50 foot waves.

6 Reasons Why Alaska's Aleutian Islands Are A Hot Spot For Sea Life

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