Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program
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04/16/2026
Yes, there is still a lot of ice at our upper Turnagain Arm sites (Twentymile River and The Point at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center) BUT, there is also a channel of open water. We have decided to open these sites to current, fully trained volunteers to start getting eyes on the water to look for belugas! All of our AKBMP sites are FINALLY open for the Spring 2026 season. Head to our website (akbmp.org) for specific details on the status of each monitoring site. Thank you to our current volunteers, new volunteers, and partners for their patience as we have worked to get this spring monitoring season going!
April 14, 2026 @ 9:26 AM. 6 whales (1 adult, 4 sub adults, 1 calf) sighted at the Ship Creek small boat launch during an AKBMP low tide monitoring session! They were milling at the mouth of Ship Creek and have just headed out of the Knik Arm towards Point Woronzof. Thank you Ragen D. for the report and quick video.!
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