The city has had its share of other challenges. We boarded the Kenai Fjords Coastal Explorer bound for six hours of Gulf of Alaska water, glaciers, and amazing wildlife. We passed the Chiswell Islands and marveled at the amazing array of wildlife. We didn't have to worry about the glare of the water. Our weather was cloudy, a little drizzly, and about 45 degrees.
Sea otters are the largest members of the weasel family in North America.
In fact, our guides tell us most sea life centers won't put otters on display because they are too costly to feed. The other fact we found fascinating about otters is their hair. That, and their healthy appetites keep them warm in these cold Gulf of Alaska waters. The Kenai Fjords sit adjacent to the spectacular 300 square mile Harding Ice Field which is believed to have existed for tens of thousands of years. Calving the highly audible process where ice breaks and cascades into the sea below.