The School Year is Here—Plan Your AWCC Adventure Today!
As the school year gets underway, we want to remind you about the awesome education opportunities available here at AWCC. If you’re planning a field trip or looking for an outreach program for your students, we’ve got you covered. From monitoring for Cook...
Belugas Count! 2025
2025 Belugas Count! Event at AWCC NOAA Fisheries and partners invite the public to the 7th 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,...
Monitoring Cook Inlet Belugas: Insights from the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program
The Cook Inlet beluga whale population has faced a rapid decline since the 1980’s. In response, the Cook Inlet belugas were placed on the Endangered Species List in 2008. Despite their status on the endangered species list and their protection from the Marine Mammal...