Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Distribution, abundance, harvest, and status of Western Alaska beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, stocks

  • Reference: Lowry, L. F., J. J. Citta, G. O’Corry-Crowe, L. Quakenbush, K. Frost, R. Suydam, R. C. Hobbs, and T. Gray. 2019. Distribution, abundance, harvest, and status of Western Alaska beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, stocks. Marine Fisheries Review 81(3-4):54-71. 10.7755/MFR.81.3-4.2
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: John J. Citta, Kathryn J. Frost, Tom Gray, Roderick C. Hobbs, Lloyd F. Lowry, Gregory M. O'Corry-Crowe, Lori T. Quakenbush, Robert S. Suydam
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  • Keywords: Beluga whale, mitochondrial DNA, Bristol Bay, Chukchi Sea, Bering Sea
  • Link: https://spo.nmfs.noaa.gov/mfr.htm (Offsite)
  • Partners: NOAA, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), North Slope Borough, Department of Wildlife Management, Alaska Beluga Whale Committee, Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA), OCSEAP Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Assessment Program
  • Primary Authors: Lloyd F. Lowry
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Statewide
  • Species: Beluga Whale
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Distribution, abundance, harvest, and status of Western Alaska beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, stocks
  • Topics: Distribution and Movements (including Migration)
  • Year: 2019

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