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Catch of the day— Unalaska
Preface
The remote Alaskan outpost of Unalaska boasts the US’s biggest commercial port, thanks to a hugely profitable fishing season. And don’t forget the oil industry and a hit TV series...
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01Aerial view of Unalaska and neighbouring Amaknak Island
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02Unalaskan bald eagles
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03Hilltop view of Unalaska and the US's oldest Russian Orthodox church
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04UniSea’s fish processing plant
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05English teacher Shawna Rudio
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06The crew at Magone Marine
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07Unalaska High School students cheering on the Unalaska Raiders basketball team
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08Shipping containers at Dutch Harbor’s international port
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09John Kaighin, Shell Oil manager
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10Mayor Shirley Marquardt
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11Korean ship coming into Dutch Harbor
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12Unalaskan Sabrina Wilt
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13Production crew from 'Deadliest Catch'
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