Sam Carlson journeys out to a kelp bed to fish for kelp greenling to use as bait in a mink trap. New episodes of Port Protection: Alaska air Tuesdays at 9/8c on National Geographic. | Life Below Zero

Breanna Miethe and Oliver Johnson perform maintenance on their boat prior to their shakedown cruise. New episodes of Port Protection: Alaska air Tuesdays at 9/8c on National Geographic. | Life Below Zero

Matt Carlson brings his daughter Shipley to the Port Protection school to experience more of the community. New episodes of Port Protection: Alaska air Tuesdays at 9/8c on National Geographic. | Life Below Zero

Oliver makes progress on his homemade washing machine. New episodes of Port Protection and #LifeBelowZero Next Generation air Tuesday nights starting at 8/7c on National Geographic. | National Geographic TV

After tragedy strikes, it takes the whole community coming together to rebuild. New episodes of Port Protection and #LifeBelowZero Next Generation air Tuesday nights starting at 8/7c on National Geographic. | National Geographic TV

Sam, Carl and Troy weld poles together to create the A-frame for their log hauler. New episodes of Port Protection and #LifeBelowZero Next Generation air Tuesday nights starting at 8/7c on National Geographic. | National Geographic TV

Tim 'Curly' Leach helps his neighbor, Mary Miller cut down some dangerous trees on her property. A new episode of Port Protection: Alaska airs Tuesday at 9/8c on National Geographic. | Life Below Zero