Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Migratory culture, population structure and stock identity in North Pacific beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas)

  • Reference: O’Corry-Crowe, G., R. Suydam, L. Quakenbush, B. Potgieter, L. Harwood, D. Litovka, T. Ferrer, J. Citta, V. Burkanov, K. Frost, and B. Mahoney. 2018. Migratory culture, population structure and stock identity in North Pacific beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). PLOS ONE 13(3):e0194201. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194201
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: Vladimir N. Burkanov, John J. Citta, Tatiana Ferrer, Kathryn J. Frost, Lois A. Harwood, Dennis I. Litovka, Barbara A. Mahoney, Gregory M. O'Corry-Crowe, Brooke Potgieter, Lori T. Quakenbush, Robert S. Suydam
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  • Keywords: beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, population, Alaska
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194201 (Offsite)
  • Partners: National Marine Fisheries Service, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, North Slope Borough, Department of Wildlife Management, Alaska Beluga Whale Committee, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University
  • Primary Authors: Gregory M. O'Corry-Crowe
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska
  • Species: Beluga Whale
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Migratory culture, population structure and stock identity in North Pacific beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas)
  • Topics: Genetics, Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Research
  • Year: 2018

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