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...
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...
Join AWCC and partners for a fun-filled evening! Learn about Cook Inlet belugas and hear how local partners are helping to conserve this endangered population. Then test your knowledge with Trivia. There will be prizes for the top three scoring contestants. Date:...
Beluga Monitoring at The Point: 10:00am – 12:30pm and 2:30pm – 4:30pm Bring a pair of binoculars and help AWCC observers keep eyes on the water and record beluga whale and environmental observations. Beluga Educational activities at The Point and Bison Hall: 10:00am –...
Cook Inlet Beluga Whales (CIBW) are an important part of our regional ecosystem, and they are critically endangered. The AWCC works in collaboration with the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Partnership to contribute to beluga monitoring efforts in Alaska’s Cook Inlet....
