Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details
Mating systems, parentage, and reproductive success of beluga whales in Bristol Bay, Alaska
- Reference: O'Corry-Crowe, G., L. Quakenbush, T. Ferrer, J. J. Citta, and A. Bryan. 2026. Mating systems, parentage, and reproductive success of beluga whales in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Frontiers in Marine Science 12:1707758. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2025.1707758
- Audiences: Scientist
- Authors: Anna Bryan, John J. Citta, Tatiana Ferrer, Gregory M. O'Corry-Crowe, Lori T. Quakenbush
- Keywords: mating system, beluga whale, polygynandry, effective population size, longevity, loosechain pedigree, Delphinapterus leucas
- Link: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2025.1707758 (Offsite)
- Partners: National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, North Pacific Research Board, Alaska Beluga Whale Committee, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University
- Primary Authors: Gregory M. O'Corry-Crowe
- Programs: Marine Mammals
- 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: Mating systems, parentage, and reproductive success of beluga whales in Bristol Bay, Alaska
- Topics: Research, Behavioral Ecology
- Year: 2026
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