Underwater noise survey at the Port of Anchorage to capture representative noise measurements during in-water construction pile driving and other Port operations.
In 2000, NOAA Fisheries designated Cook Inlet belugas as depleted in response to a significant population decline. We also took steps to restrict subsistence harvest of Cook Inlet belugas. In 2008 we developed a Cook Inlet beluga whale conservation plan.
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, this Environmental Assessment analyzes the potential impacts of the Port of Anchorage Marine Terminal Redevelopment Project.
On October 6 and 12, 2006, NOAA Fisheries received applications from ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. and Union Oil Company of California, respectively, requesting Incidental Harassment Authorizations.
Annual report of a study by LGL Alaska Research Associates, Inc., to monitor beluga whale presence, habitat use and behavior in the Port of Anchorage area in 2006.
NOAA Fisheries formally initiated this Status Review on March 29, 2006. After reviewing the information, NOAA Fisheries determined the petition to list Cook Inlet belugas under the Endangered Species Act may be warranted.