White Whales Wintering in James Bay

The white whale or beluga (Delphinapterus leucas Pallas) has been found wintering in the numerous open leads adjacent to small islands in James Bay. The spacing of the islands apparently allows year-round open water through tidal and wind action in the narrow channels.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada
Main Author: Jonkel, C. J.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1969
Subjects:
General Medicine
Beluga
Beluga*
Delphinapterus leucas
White whale
James Bay
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/f69-203
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/f69-203
Description
Summary:The white whale or beluga (Delphinapterus leucas Pallas) has been found wintering in the numerous open leads adjacent to small islands in James Bay. The spacing of the islands apparently allows year-round open water through tidal and wind action in the narrow channels.

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