We are excited to hear Alaska Wildlife Alliance’s own Deputy Director and resident Cook Inlet beluga whale expert, Mandy Migura, give a talk about threats to Cook Inlet beluga whales during this week’s Belugapalooza! This will be a virtual event hosted Wednesday May 18 through Friday May 20, from 4:30-5:30pm (AK) by Defenders of Wildlife, Beluga Whale Alliance, and Cook Inletkeeper.

Topics include: Belugapalooza Welcome and Trivia (Wednesday); An Evening of Storytelling (Thursday); and Threats Along the Road to Recovery (Friday). You can register to participate via Zoom (each night has a different registration) or watch live on Facebook. See below for links.

Facebook Live: Join Here

Wednesday’s Zoom: Register Here

Join us as we kick this year's event with a “state of the Cook Inlet Beluga” presentation given by Jill Seymour, the Cook Inlet Beluga Recovery Coordinator at NOAA Fisheries. Then stick around for Beluga trivia hosted by Defenders of Wildlife college activists!

Thursday’s Zoom: Register Here

Come hear from a variety of folks who have spent time with Cook Inlet belugas as they share their stories. We will hear about their connections to the belugas, their experiences, and hopes they have for the future.

Friday’s Zoom: Register Here

Join us for a presentation by two researchers who have recently published studies about the Cook Inlet beluga recovery plan and proposed management actions. The Cook Inlet keeper will share what you can do to speak up for these incredible whales!