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Beluga Whale

Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of "canary of the sea." They are very social animals, forming groups to hunt, migrate, and interact with each other. Learn more about beluga whales.
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Help Belugas

Members of the public are integral to helping NOAA Fisheries and our partners study and conserve Cook Inlet belugas.

Beluga Whale Hexacopter Survey - Post 5

85 miles to Beluga whales – Hexacopter photogrammetry of Cook Inlet beluga whales
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Beluga Vocalizations

Beluga whale vocalizations from passive towed hydrophone. MP3 audio file, 0.25 MB.

Beluga Vocalizations

Beluga whale vocalizations from passive towed hydrophone. WAV audio file, 27 MB.

2024 Belugas Count!

NOAA Fisheries and partners invite the public to the 6th Annual Cook Inlet Belugas Count! event

2022 Belugas Count!

NOAA Fisheries and partners invite the public to the 4th annual Cook Inlet Belugas Count! event.

Beluga Whale Ethogram: A Tool for Cook Inlet Beluga Conservation?

A whale ethogram — a comprehensive description and definition of behavioral states and events exhibited by the endangered stock of Cook Inlet beluga whales.

Belugas Count!

Every September, Alaska residents and visitors gather along the shores of Cook Inlet, joining numerous marine mammal experts to look for the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale.

Studying Endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whales In Alaska

Cook Inlet beluga whales are one of five beluga population stocks found in U.S. waters. They are the only beluga population listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Image: Studying Endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whales In Alaska
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Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Drawing and Naming Contest

Hang a beluga whale in your window for others to see and enter the name of your beluga into the Name A Whale Contest.
Image: 5 Facts About How Belugas Use Sound