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Beluga Whales

Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are a species of toothed whales native to the Arctic and sub-Arctic ocean waters. These whales are popularly known for their distinctive white colouring, which helps them to blend in with the ice and snow of their habitat. While they are apex predators, they are also an importan…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 2× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2643-0282 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are a species of toothed whales native to the Arctic and sub-Arctic ocean waters. These whales are popularly known for their distinctive white colouring, which helps them to blend in with the ice and snow of their habitat. While they are apex predators, they are also an important part of the food web and play an important role in maintaining balance in their environment. Belugas have been used for centuries by Indigenous peoples in Russia and North America, providing them with meat and other resources. In modern times, belugas are increasingly studied by scientists to better understand their biology and behaviour. Beluga whales can also be found in marine parks around the world, providing an educational and entertaining experience for visitors.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Beluga Whales, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Marine Science Journal (ISSN 2643-0282).

Journal editorial board
Begoña Martínez-Crego · Portugal Timo Arula · Estonia Raffaella Casotti · Italy

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