Currently the oil industry is the leader of the economy followed by the fishing and seafood industry. Available oil reserves are on the decline and there is a clamor to drill on Federal Lands in Alaska (the US Government owns and manages about 65% of all Alaskan land). The Seafood industry under proper management will be sustainable for generations.
There is an abundance of seafood.
Alaska is not known for its raw diamond resources.
Trees.
Oil, gas, and coal are Alaska's top three energy resources.
Oil, seafood, timber,
The purchase of Alaska from Russia by William Seward expanded the United States' supply of natural resources.
Fossil fuels, gold, diamonds and fish.
Petroleum/oil
oil gold coal mining
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Alaska produces a wide varety of natural resources including: Fur Fish Gold Jade Oil Lumber
Lakes, rivers, glaciers, your typical water resources. Remember, It's not always frozen up there!