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Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Research Results

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Beluga Whale Sounds Aid Scientific Understanding Of When Whales Are Hunting Prey

New information may help with recovery efforts for endangered Cook Inlet belugas.
November 30, 2021 - Feature Story ,
man in boat using equipment to listen for beluga whales in Cook Inlet, Alaska

Help Belugas

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

Cook Inlet Belugas: A Population in Decline

The 10-year (2008-2018) Cook Inlet beluga whale population trend is declining 2.3% per year. The public is encouraged to report all beluga sightings to provide scientists with clues to help solve the mystery of their lack of recovery.
June 09, 2021 -
Poster on the decline of Cook Inlet beluga whale population

Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Publications and Resources

Research publications, peer-reviewed research, management documents, and educational materials on Cook Inlet beluga whales.
May 07, 2021 - Other Reports ,

Genetic Study Makes It Possible To Accurately Estimate Age Of Endangered Whale While It Is Alive

Results raise questions about whether Cook Inlet beluga whales are reproducing much later than initially thought.
February 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Aerial photo of two Cook Inlet Beluga Whales swimming at the surface.

2021 Alaska Marine Mammal Field Work Flyer

The Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) of NOAA Fisheries, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), conducts research on marine mammals off the coasts of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California.
January 22, 2021 -

Alaska Marine Mammal Field Work

NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center and National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration conduct research on marine mammals off the coasts of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California.

Using Artificial Intelligence To Identify Endangered Beluga Whales

Scientists partnered with tech industry experts to develop the first machine learning application for acoustic monitoring of Alaskan beluga whales.
March 24, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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First Long Term Acoustic Study Tunes Into Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Foraging Ecology

Year-round monitoring provides new insight on an endangered whale population to strengthen management strategies for its recovery.
February 18, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Whale calf head poking out of water with adult whale beside it

2020 Alaska Marine Mammal Field Work Surveys Flyer

The Alaska Fisheries Science Center of NOAA Fisheries conducts research on marine mammals off the coasts of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California.
February 18, 2020 -