Almost half of Alaska is considered to be in the Arctic along with the Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea.  Seven of the top ten commercial landing sites for commercial fishing are in Alaska.  That's seven if the top ten producing fisheries in the U.S. David.  Incidentally, the Arctic region with AK is one reason the U.S. produces more than Russia.  China is the world's largest producer and they have big plans to exploit Arctic fisheries, regardless of anyone's EEZs (Exclusive Economic Zone).  This is all based NOAA Science and Technology facts and industry statistics.  Yes, there certainly is commercial fishing in the Arctic and if we don't protect it, someone else will certainly exploit it.