Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Adaptive acoustic monitoring for endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales in complex soundscapes

  • Reference: Castellote, M., R. Dodhia, D. Ruiz, Z. Miao, P. Arbelaez, V. Gill, L. Polasek, and J. M. Lavista Ferres. 2026. Adaptive acoustic monitoring for endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales in complex soundscapes. Marine Mammal Science 42(3):e70213. https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.70213
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: Pablo Arbelaez, Manuel Castellote, Rahul Dodhia, Verena Gill, Juan M. Lavista Ferres, Zhongqi Miao, Lori Polasek, Daniela Ruiz
  • Keywords: Cook Inlet beluga whale, deep learning, domain generalization, endangered species conservation, multi-species classification, passive acoustic monitoring
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.70213 (Offsite)
  • Primary Authors: Manuel Castellote
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Statewide
  • Species: Beluga Whale, Humpback Whale, Killer Whale
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Adaptive acoustic monitoring for endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales in complex soundscapes
  • Topics: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares)
  • Year: 2026

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