Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Wind-dependent beluga whale dive behavior in Barrow Canyon, Alaska

• Reference: Stafford, K. M., J. J. Citta, S. R. Okkonen, and R. S. Suydam. 2016. Wind-dependent beluga whale dive behavior in Barrow Canyon, Alaska. Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers 118(Supplement C):57-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr.2016.10.006
• Audiences: Scientist
• Authors: John J. Citta, Stephen R. Okkonen, Kathleen M. Stafford, Robert S. Suydam
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• Keywords: beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, wind, dive behavior
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr.2016.10.006 (Offsite)
• Partners: National Marine Fisheries Service, University of Washington, North Slope Borough, Department of Wildlife Management, U. S. Minerals Management Service
• Primary Authors: Kathleen M. Stafford
• Programs: Marine Mammals
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• Publication Types: Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
• Regions: Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska
• Species: Beluga Whale
• Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
• Title: Wind-dependent beluga whale dive behavior in Barrow Canyon, Alaska
• Topics: Dive Behavior
• Year: 2016

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