Movements of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) in Bristol Bay, Alaska

We describe the annual distribution of beluga whales ( Delphinapterus leucas ) in Bristol Bay, Alaska, using data from 31 satellite‐linked transmitters during 2002–2011. Bristol Bay has one of the largest and best studied Pacific salmon ( Oncorhynchus spp.) fisheries in the world, allowing us to link the seasonal distribution of belugas to that of salmon. During salmon migrations, beluga movements were restricted to river entrances. Belugas...