Pacific Walrus Haulouts Vulnerable to Human-Caused Disturbance
Anchorage, AK — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), the Eskimo Walrus Commission and the Qayassiq Walrus Commission are requesting your help in preventing disturbances to Pacific walruses resting on shore in Bristol Bay and along the Chukchi Sea coast. Walruses are extremely susceptible to human-caused disturbances, and often panic when startled by unexpected smells, sights […]