Alaska Beluga Monitoring Opportunities!

Alaska Beluga Monitoring Opportunities!

You all know how much we love our Cook Inlet Beluga Whales — and we’re so excited to share that love (and the chance to make a real difference!) with all of you. The Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program (AKBMP) has officially announced their Spring 2026 beluga monitoring...
Beluga Trivia Event in Girdwood

Beluga Trivia Event in Girdwood

Join AWCC and partners for a fun-filled afternoon! Learn about Cook Inlet belugas and hear how local partners are helping to conserve this endangered population. Then, test your whale knowledge with beluga trivia! There will be prizes for the top scoring contestants....
Belugas Count! 2025

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,...
Our Educational Impact: 2024 vs. 2023

Our Educational Impact: 2024 vs. 2023

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center has had an incredible year of growth in 2024, furthering its mission to preserve Alaska’s wildlife through education, research, conservation, and high-quality animal care. As we reflect on this year, we’re excited to share some...
Belugas Count! 2025

Cook Inlet Beluga Whales

The Cook Inlet Beluga Whale is an endangered population. They are geographically isolated in the Cook Inlet and genetically distinct from other beluga populations. The Cook Inlet Beluga Whale population began rapidly declining in the 1980s and was listed as endangered...

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