Partial Walrus Estimate Alarms Conservation Group
Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 (Original item from 2009)
Wildlife and Exotics | Preservation or Restoration | Wildlife
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Short Description:
A partial assessment by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of Pacific walruses estimates their current minimum population to be 15,164 animals, but the agency believes that some walruses were missed in the survey.
Abstract:
Pacific walruses are found mainly in the two seas off the west coast of Alaska in waters shared with Russia. They sometimes move into the Beaufort Sea off of northern Alaska and the East Siberian Sea on the Russian side as well. A 1990 aerial survey estimated the walrus population at 201,039 in the region, and while the most recent estimate finding 15,164 was not comprehensive, the significant variation from the 1990 estimate has some experts alarmed.
Spot Check Number:
1117
Sponsor:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Animal Type:
Marine Animals
Record Type:
Data and Statistics, News Article
Research Method:
Experimental/Modeling/Applications
Geographic Region:
United States Regional
Population Descriptors:
Pacific walruses
Year Conducted:
2009
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