Protecting and recovering marine species is a core mission for NOAA Fisheries. As part of a “Species in the Spotlight” initiative, NOAA Fisheries has developed a 5-year action plan for Alaska’s Cook Inlet beluga whales.
Federal law prohibits injuring or harming sawfish. Captured sawfish caught incidentally should be released immediately. Learn more about safe handling and release procedures and reporting.
Alaska Marine Science Symposium Poster about using isotope signatures of prey species to determine possible prey items important to the Cook Inlet beluga whales.