By listening in on belugas, scientists can better understand their social structure and their conservation needs
New research highlights strong population structure in the endangered St. Lawrence beluga population.
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Keeping watch on the Salish Sea
Janine McNeilly tells us how she fell in love with killer whales and never looked back.
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New scientific review highlights the complex and culturally rich social lives of belugas
Belugas live in multilevel, dynamic societies shaped by kinship, sex, and culture.
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Do belugas have bromances?
Belugas live in far more complex and culturally rich societies than many people realize.
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My summer with the white whales
“Dot is back!” exclaims Jaclyn from atop our beluga observation tower. We photo-identified this female beluga during our second field day. “That dimple below her dorsal ridge isn’t just a charming beauty mark, it’ll help us re-sight her over the summer…and hopefully next summer too!” – Jaclyn tweeted. Now, only a day later, Dot is…
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Raising calves in beluga society
Exploring why belugas care for each other’s offspring.
