Port Heiden, Alaska, United States


Walrus in Bristol Bay and Port Heiden are not uncommon in summer. The fact they are present in April is unusual and residents believe factors such as the lack of sea ice, lack of food and warming ocean temperatures may be the reason.


A. Walrus haulout near North River- Port Heiden, Alaska
Photo by Jaclyn Christensen
B. Walrus haulout near North River- Port Heiden, Alaska
Photo by Jaclyn Christensen
C. Walrus at Poolepynten, Svalbard, Arctic
By Gary Bembridge from London, UK, CC BY 2.0
D. Map showing Pacific walrus coastal haulout locations reported in the Pacific Walrus Coastal Haulout Database, 1852–2016.
Fischbach et al., 2016
E. Number and composition of Pacific walrus coastal haulouts reported in the Pacific Walrus Coastal Haulout Database, 1852–2016, by region
Fischbach et al., 2016
F. Pacific Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) Range Map
Alaska Department of Fish and Game

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Port Heiden, Alaska

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