Scientists had thoroughly investigated the beluga whale population in the St. Lawrence area, but today, the beluga whale population is at an all time low again and they still suffer from toxins and the onset of cancers.
About Katie Kelley
Katie is a Colorado native currently living in Anchorage, Alaska where she works as a freelance writer specializing in environmental, travel and culinary journalism. She received her undergraduate degree in journalism from Colorado State University and has also been certified in digital photography and web design from the Art Institute of Colorado. She has been published in a variety of media including The New York Times and is currently working on her first book, A Misdiagnosed Mind.
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Katie Kelley has written 2 articles so far, you can find them below.
Alaska waters hard hit by toxins, waste: Part 1
With the cruise ship season currently at its end, many Alaskans are prepping for the long, dark days of winter. However, just as the last cruise ship has left, it still leaves behind a potential threat that will sit, frozen in the mud flats of Alaska, until breakup thaws the toxins in the spring.

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