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Key challenges include noise pollution , habitat degradation, and toxic dumping, especially in industrial areas like Cook Inlet. Defending Cook Inlet Belugas - ArcGIS StoryMaps

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This critically endangered population has seen a nearly 79% decline since 1979. Key challenges include noise pollution

Most belugas inhabit Arctic waters, but they can be found as far south as the Gulf of St. Lawrence . Conservation & Research Efforts and toxic dumping