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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