Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Movements of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) in Bristol Bay, Alaska

  • Reference: Citta, J. J., L. T. Quakenbush, K. J. Frost, L. Lowry, R. C. Hobbs, and H. Aderman. 2016. Movements of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Marine Mammal Science 32(4):1272-1298. https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.12337
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: Helen Alderman, John J. Citta, Kathryn J. Frost, Roderick C. Hobbs, Lloyd F. Lowry, Lori T. Quakenbush
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  • Keywords: Bristol Bay, Nushagak Bay, Kvichak Bay, beluga, white whale, Delphinapterus leucas, diet, lattice-based density, utilization distribution, Oncorhynchus spp.,salmon
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.12337 (Offsite)
  • Partners: National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Beluga Whale Committee, Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA)
  • Primary Authors: John J. Citta
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska
  • Species: Beluga Whale
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Movements of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) in Bristol Bay, Alaska
  • Topics: Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Research
  • Year: 2016

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