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Belugas Count! 2024 Event

September 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

2024 Belugas Count!

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

Belugas Count! is an annual celebration that brings together members of the public to focus on the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale, fostering local pride, awareness, and stewardship. The NOAA Fisheries-led event is a collaboration among government agencies, universities, non-profit organizations, tribes, industry, zoos and aquaria across the country, as well as individuals.

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, members of the public are invited to join beluga experts from NOAA Fisheries and our partners at outdoor viewing stations throughout Cook Inlet.

At these stations you can:

Help spot and count Cook Inlet beluga whales
Learn about Cook Inlet beluga life history
Find out about ongoing efforts to recover the population and how you can help
Enjoy fun, family-friendly educational activities

AWCC Beluga Educational activities at The Point and Bison Hall

Learn about Cook Inlet beluga whales from AWCC Naturalists. Activities explore diet, vocalization, identification, and adaptations to the cold waters they call home.

AWCC Beluga Monitoring at The Point: 10:00AM – 1:00PM

Join AWCC staff and Volunteers with AKBMP to spot the endangered cook Inlet Beluga whale and contribute to conservation efforts. Bring a pair of binoculars and help AWCC observers keep eyes on the water and record beluga whale and environmental observations.

Beluga Activities in Bison Hall : 10AM – 4PM

Join AWCC staff to learn about the endangered cook inlet beluga whale while making Beluga hats, snacks, puppets, and other beluga themed activities. Fun for all ages!

Learn More Here: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/event/2024-belugas-count

Organizer

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Phone
907-783-0058
Email
info@alaskawildlife.org
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Venue

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Mile 79 Seward Highway
Portage, AK 99587 United States
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Phone
907-783-0058
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