Bruce journeys to Alaska, the final frontier of wilderness in America, where contemporary pioneers are tapping into the ocean's immense resources. He immerses himself in life aboard a salmon fishing vessel and plunges into the depths of the Bering Sea in search of gold. Further north, he observes the Inupiak community's traditional whale hunt, a practice that clashes with modern society. This experience prompts Bruce to ponder a profound dilemma: is it more crucial to protect the life of a whale or to preserve a way of life that is fading?
Show
Arctic With Bruce Parry
Episode
S01E03
Air Date
Jan 23, 2011