Alaska Native Harbor
Seal Commission



(ANHSC) was organized in May of 1995. It is a tribal
consortium comprised of native communities within
the habitat range of the harbor seal off the coast of
Alaska.
The overall goal of the commission is to strengthen
and increase the role of Alaska Natives in resource
policy and decisions affecting the harbor seals and
their uses. Alaska Natives are concerned with
nurturing their wildlife resources as well as
preserving their culture. The Alaska Native Harbor
Seal Commission helps foster both goals by
collaborating on data analysis, population monitoring,
harvest assessment and biological sampling. The
Commission also educates the public on traditional
use of marine mammals including non-wasteful
hunting practices.


Copyright 2002 Alaska Native Harbor Seal Commission

    The Commissioners and staff of the Alaska Native Harbor
Seal Commission are deeply saddened by the passing Dan'
Alex Dan suffered a massive heat attack and died September
12 .
      We would like to send our condolences to the family of
Dan Alex.  Dan was a board member as well as a cultural
advisor at the ANHSC for many years,  his wisdom over the
years has been most valuable and he will be greatly missed.
He was also a great mentor and dear friend.