Alaska Sighting Map
Below are a list of species that the BioMap Team has identified as species of interest and that BioMap will track in Phase 1 of the project. Click on each species to view a Field Guide to learn more about the species. You can filter the BioMap using the options on the left.
Pacific Walrus
Sighted by: lpolasek
Date: September 14, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM
Weight: 2200lbs oz
Length: 9'10.1100"
Sizing Method: Estimated
Sex: Male
Age: Adult
Coordinates: 58.33, -161.46
Area Description: Cape Pierce; sandy beach with bluffs
Weather Conditions: Sun
Water Depth: On Land
Activity At Time Of Sighting: Research
Status: Confirmed
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Pacific Walrus
Sighted by: lpolasek
Date: June 30, 2012
Time: 2:27 PM
Weight: 2200lbs oz
Length: 9'10.1100"
Sizing Method: Estimated
Sex: Male
Age: Mixed Group
Coordinates: 56.4, -160.15
Area Description: Cape Seniavin; sandy beach with bluffs
Weather Conditions: Sun
Air Temperature: 47° F
Ocean Conditions: calm
Water Depth: On Land
Activity At Time Of Sighting: Research
Status: Confirmed
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Pacific Walrus
Sighted by: lpolasek
Date: July 2, 2012
Time: 1:02 PM
Weight: 2200lbs oz
Length: 9'10.1100"
Sizing Method: Estimated
Sex: Male
Age: Mixed Group
Coordinates: 56.4, -160.15
Area Description: Cape Seniavin; sandy beach with bluffs
Weather Conditions: Clouds/partly Cloudy
Air Temperature: 45° F
Ocean Conditions: choppy
Water Depth: On Land
Activity At Time Of Sighting: Research
Status: Confirmed
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Pacific Walrus
Sighted by: lpolasek
Date: July 20, 2012
Time: 7:19 AM
Weight: 2200lbs oz
Length: 10'4.0200"
Sizing Method: Estimated
Sex: Male
Age: Adult
Coordinates: 58.36, -159.7
Area Description: Round Island "1st Beach"
Weather Conditions: Clouds/partly Cloudy
Air Temperature: 47° F
Ocean Conditions: calm
Water Depth: On Land
Activity At Time Of Sighting: Research
Status: Confirmed
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Pacific Walrus
Sighted by: lpolasek
Date: July 3, 2012
Time: 3:47 PM
Weight: 2200lbs oz
Length: 9'10.1100"
Sizing Method: Estimated
Sex: Male
Age: Adult
Coordinates: 58.36, -159.6
Area Description: Round Island "1st Beach"
Weather Conditions: Sun
Air Temperature: 45° F
Ocean Conditions: calm
Water Depth: On Land
Activity At Time Of Sighting: Research
Status: Confirmed
View Field Guide
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Biomap Alaska. 2012. Confirmed Sightings Database. A joint product of the Alaska Sea Life Center, the University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center, and the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy.
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