Beluga Whales Need Our Protection

There are only 300 beluga whales left in the Alaska's Cook Inlet -- a 77% decline from the 1,300 whales that thrived there in the early 80's. Now that these whales are on the brink of extinction, the National Marine Fisheries Service is finally proposing to protect them as an endangered species. But various industry groups -- backed by all 3 members of Alaska's congressional delegation -- are opposed to the whale's protection.




If you feel moved to, feel free to take action by sending an electronic message through the NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) in order to give these whales a fighting chance by protecting them as endangered and designating their critical habitat.

Genetically unique, Cook Inlet beluga whales are found nowhere else -- and no similar beluga habitat exists in Alaska or elsewhere in the United States. With only 300 whales remaining, this tiny population is extremely vulnerable and in danger of extinction. It has become really critical that these imperiled and beautiful beluga whales receive immediate protection from the threats of oil and gas development and the increasing industrialization and pollution of Cook Inlet. Let us not lose these magnificent white creatures & wise souls...