Prince William Sound

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Prince William Sound is a large protected, largely wild inlet in south-central Alaska, edged by the Chugach Mountains, glacier-filled fjords, and sprinkled with many scenic islands, and full of wildlife including whales, seals, bears, and many marine birds. It is an important for its fisheries, tourism, for outdoor sports such as kayaking and hiking.