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What are the most endangered whals?
North Atlantic right whale, Western Pacific grey whale, Bowhead, Narwhal, Cook Inlet beluga whales these are the most endangered whales in the world
Are beluga whales endangered?
No. Beluga Whales can be found in good numbers in the seas near the north pole. Their range goes from Alaska and Greenland to Northern Russia. Of the 7 known habitats of the beluga whales, they are critically endangered in 1 and endangered in 2 habitats. Thousands of belugas can be found in the other 4 habitats.
Where do whales live in Alaska?
In Southeast Alaska, mainly humpbacks. You can also see killer whales and Dall's and harbor porpoises. In Cook Inlet you can see beluga whales. Off Kodiak Island you can see fin and humpback whales. In northern Alaska, you can see bowhead whales.
Are beluga whales an endangered species?
Endangered species are in immediate danger of becoming extinct. The Beluga is classed as "near threatened" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. However this classification varies by the specific population. Endangered populations of Beluga are present in the Cook Inlet in Alaska as are two of the seven Canadian beluga populations (Eastern Hudson Bay, and Ungava Bay). It is felt that changes in the range of Orcas caused by global climate change may endanger other Beluga populations.
How many beluga whales are still living?
It is impossible to know the exact number. However, an organization enchantedlearning.org quotes: "It is estimated that there are about 40,000 to 80,000 beluga whales world wide. St. Lawrence, Cook Inlet, and Alaskan belugas are classified as endangered."
Name the creek that runs from the Chugach mountains to Cook Inlet?
Campbell creek
What is the nearest city near mt redoubt?
None. The closest across Cook Inlet on the Kenai Peninsula, about a 45 minute prop flight. Port Alford is one the same side of Cook Inlet as Mt. Redoubt is, but that is also deep on the other side of Lake Clark.
What has the author Donald J Hansen written?
Donald J Hansen has written: 'The potential effects of oil spills and other chemical pollutants on marine mammals occurring in Alaskan waters' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Oil spills, Oil spills and wildlife 'Distribution of Cook Inlet beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) in winter' -- subject(s): White whale 'The relative sensitivity of seabird populations in Alaska to oil pollution' -- subject(s): Sea birds, Physiological effect, Petroleum
What are facts about beluga whales?
DietBeluga whales are opportunistic feeders. They feed on salmon, eulachon, tomcod, smelt, char, rainbow sole, whitefish, saffron and arctic cod, herring, shrimp, mussels, octopus, crabs, clams, mussels, snails and sandworms.PopulationThough difficult to obtain an accurate count because they are so widely distributed, it is estimated that beluga whales number in the hundreds of thousands.Habitat & RangeBeluga whales are distributed throughout seasonally ice-covered arctic and subarctic waters. They inhabit waters off the shores of Russia, Greenland, Canada, Norway and the United States (Alaska). Genetic research has determined that there are five beluga whales stocks within U.S. waters: Cook Inlet, Bristol Bay, eastern Bering Sea, eastern Chukchi Sea and Beaufort Sea.BehaviorBelugas forage for food in the water column and on the seabed. This typically takes place at depths of up to 1,000 feet, but they can dive to at least twice this depth. Belugas congregate and travel in groups from 2-3 to as many as several hundred. Some are migratory within their limited range, while others remain residents of a particular area. They are found close to shore or in the open sea. During the summer months in some areas they gather in the estuaries of rivers to feed and calve.Belugas use sound to find their prey. They also use sound to communicate and navigate by producing a variety of clicks, chirps and whistles.ReproductionYoung belugas are usually dark grey in color. The grey steadily lightens as they grow up - reaching their permanent color by the age of seven for females and nine for males. Calves nurse for about two years.Mating Season: Late winter - early springGestation: 15 monthsNumber of offspring: 1 calf
What continent is Augustine volcano located on?
It is in North America, specifically 174 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska in Cook Inlet..
What has the author Dana E Sweet written?
Dana E. Sweet has written: 'Estimates of effort and harvest for selected sport fisheries for chinook salmon in northern Cook Inlet, Alaska, 1990' -- subject(s): Chinook salmon 'Estimates of effort and harvest for selected sport fisheries for chinook salmon in northern Cook Inlet, Alaska, 1989' -- subject(s): Chinook salmon
How did Endeavour inlet get its name?
In the early days of exploration is was the custom to name prominent features after prominent people, such as Kings, Queens, Sponsors of the voyage, Prime Ministers or the person who first sighted to object in question. Endeavour Inlet was named after Captain Cook's ship, The Endeavour
