Walruses are very social animals and like to be in constant contact with other walruses. Photo taken during USGS research efforts permitted under US Fish and Wildlife Service Permit No. MA801652-3
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Walrus Video and Audio Clips
- Tracking Pacific Walrus: Expedition to the Shrinking Chukchi Sea Ice (July 2012)
- B-roll Video
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Walrus Coastal Haulout Video B-roll (combined) - (October 2018)
- USGS Science: Walrus Haul-Out, August 2011. View of a very large haulout from the ground
- Walruses at Point Lay, September 2010. View of a very large haulout from the air
- Walrus Radio Tagging 2012, B-roll, and Reel 1A - (July, 2012)
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Audio
- 2011 Podcast with USGS walrus researcher on changes in the ice-dominated ecosystems of the Arctic and effects on Pacific walruses. New model gives insight to the potential future of the Pacific walrus
- Audio clips from walruses hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska
Note: These audio clips have been released into the public domain by the U.S. Geological Survey. If you wish to use any of the audio clips please credit Anthony Fischbach, USGS. public domain
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Walrus Research
The USGS Alaska Science Center conducts long-term research on the Pacific walrus to provide scientific information to Department of Interior management agencies and Alaska Native co-management partners. In addition, the USGS Pacific walrus research program collaborates with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the State of Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game and Alaska Native co...
Below are multimedia items associated with this project.
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Walruses are very social
Walruses are very social animals and like to be in constant contact with other walruses. Photo taken during USGS research efforts permitted under US Fish and Wildlife Service Permit No. MA801652-3
USGS wildlife biologist working with walruses
Walruses gathered by the tens of thousands in September 2013 to rest on the shores of the Chukchi Sea near the coastal village of Point Lay, Alaska.
Walruses gathered by the tens of thousands in September 2013 to rest on the shores of the Chukchi Sea near the coastal village of Point Lay, Alaska.
Walrus reflections in the water
Walrus reflections in the water. Taken from a USGS research cruise in the Chukchi Sea,
Walrus reflections in the water. Taken from a USGS research cruise in the Chukchi Sea,
Tracking Pacific Walrus: Expedition to the Shrinking Chukchi Sea Ice
Summer ice retreat in the Chukchi Sea between Alaska and Russia is a significant climate change impact affecting Pacific Walruses, which are being considered for listing as a threatened species. This twelve minute video follows walruses in their summer sea ice habitat and shows how USGS biologists use satellite radio tags to track their movements and behavior.
Summer ice retreat in the Chukchi Sea between Alaska and Russia is a significant climate change impact affecting Pacific Walruses, which are being considered for listing as a threatened species. This twelve minute video follows walruses in their summer sea ice habitat and shows how USGS biologists use satellite radio tags to track their movements and behavior.
Walrus Radio Tagging 2012,B-roll, Reel 1A
Footage of Pacific Walrus, Sea ice, Scientists Tagging Walruses With Radio Tags, Tracking animation.
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Footage of Pacific Walrus, Sea ice, Scientists Tagging Walruses With Radio Tags, Tracking animation.
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Adult Female Walruses on Ice Floe with Young
Adult female walruses on ice floe with young.
Adult female walruses on ice floe with young.
Radio Tagged Adult Female Walrus on Ice Floe
Adult female walrus on ice floe photographed shortly after receiving a behavior monitoring satellite-linked radio tag from USGS researchers.
Data acquired from such radio-tags are providing insights on the distribution and behavior of Pacific walruses during a time when their summer sea ice habitat is rapidly changing.
Adult female walrus on ice floe photographed shortly after receiving a behavior monitoring satellite-linked radio tag from USGS researchers.
Data acquired from such radio-tags are providing insights on the distribution and behavior of Pacific walruses during a time when their summer sea ice habitat is rapidly changing.
Adult Female Walrus on Ice Floe
Adult female walrus on ice floe.
Adult female walrus on ice floe.
Pacific Walruses Resting on Sea Ice
Female walruses and their young must haul out of the water to rest between foraging bouts.
Female walruses and their young must haul out of the water to rest between foraging bouts.
Adult Female Walruses on Ice Floe with Young
Adult female walruses on ice floe with young. Notice the radio tag borne on her her upper mid back.
This tag will monitor resting and foraging behavior and convey the information back to USGS scientists.
Adult female walruses on ice floe with young. Notice the radio tag borne on her her upper mid back.
This tag will monitor resting and foraging behavior and convey the information back to USGS scientists.
USGS Science: Walrus Haul-Out 2011
Female Pacific walruses and their calves traditionally spend summers far from shore, diving for benthic invertebrates over the shallow continental shelf waters of the Chukchi Sea. These female walruses and their calves prefer to rest between forage bouts on sea ice drifting above their feeding grounds.
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Female Pacific walruses and their calves traditionally spend summers far from shore, diving for benthic invertebrates over the shallow continental shelf waters of the Chukchi Sea. These female walruses and their calves prefer to rest between forage bouts on sea ice drifting above their feeding grounds.
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Walruses at Point Lay
During the course of our research on walruses hauled out near Point Lay in
early September, USGS obtained aerial video footage of the
walrus aggregation. This footage was taken from an altitude of 4,000' with
a Cineflex camera by Daniel Zatz, of Zatzworks, on contract to USGS for
During the course of our research on walruses hauled out near Point Lay in
early September, USGS obtained aerial video footage of the
walrus aggregation. This footage was taken from an altitude of 4,000' with
a Cineflex camera by Daniel Zatz, of Zatzworks, on contract to USGS for
Dan Monson on the Beach with Tagged Walrus Near Pt Lay, AK
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Cow with Her Yearling Calf on the Beach Near Pt. Lay, AK
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walrus High on the Barrier Island Beaches Near Pt Lay, AK
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walrus Female And Calf On An Ice Floe
Walruses in the Chukchi Sea during a tagging survey onboard the Norseman II in June 2010.
Walruses in the Chukchi Sea during a tagging survey onboard the Norseman II in June 2010.
Walrus Female And Calf On An Ice Floe, Next To Another Walrus
Walruses in the Chukchi Sea during a tagging survey onboard the Norseman II in June 2010.
Walruses in the Chukchi Sea during a tagging survey onboard the Norseman II in June 2010.
Walruses resting on shore at Cape Seniavin
Nearly 200 male walruses resting on shore at Cape Seniavin along the shores of southern Bristol Bay
Nearly 200 male walruses resting on shore at Cape Seniavin along the shores of southern Bristol Bay
Walruses resting on shore
More than 150 male walruses resting on shore at Cape Peirce in northern Bristol Bay
More than 150 male walruses resting on shore at Cape Peirce in northern Bristol Bay
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Walrus Research
The USGS Alaska Science Center conducts long-term research on the Pacific walrus to provide scientific information to Department of Interior management agencies and Alaska Native co-management partners. In addition, the USGS Pacific walrus research program collaborates with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the State of Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game and Alaska Native co...
Below are multimedia items associated with this project.
Filter Total Items: 40
Walruses are very social
Walruses are very social animals and like to be in constant contact with other walruses. Photo taken during USGS research efforts permitted under US Fish and Wildlife Service Permit No. MA801652-3
Walruses are very social animals and like to be in constant contact with other walruses. Photo taken during USGS research efforts permitted under US Fish and Wildlife Service Permit No. MA801652-3
USGS wildlife biologist working with walruses
Walruses gathered by the tens of thousands in September 2013 to rest on the shores of the Chukchi Sea near the coastal village of Point Lay, Alaska.
Walruses gathered by the tens of thousands in September 2013 to rest on the shores of the Chukchi Sea near the coastal village of Point Lay, Alaska.
Walrus reflections in the water
Walrus reflections in the water. Taken from a USGS research cruise in the Chukchi Sea,
Walrus reflections in the water. Taken from a USGS research cruise in the Chukchi Sea,
Tracking Pacific Walrus: Expedition to the Shrinking Chukchi Sea Ice
Summer ice retreat in the Chukchi Sea between Alaska and Russia is a significant climate change impact affecting Pacific Walruses, which are being considered for listing as a threatened species. This twelve minute video follows walruses in their summer sea ice habitat and shows how USGS biologists use satellite radio tags to track their movements and behavior.
Summer ice retreat in the Chukchi Sea between Alaska and Russia is a significant climate change impact affecting Pacific Walruses, which are being considered for listing as a threatened species. This twelve minute video follows walruses in their summer sea ice habitat and shows how USGS biologists use satellite radio tags to track their movements and behavior.
Walrus Radio Tagging 2012,B-roll, Reel 1A
Footage of Pacific Walrus, Sea ice, Scientists Tagging Walruses With Radio Tags, Tracking animation.
By
Footage of Pacific Walrus, Sea ice, Scientists Tagging Walruses With Radio Tags, Tracking animation.
By
Adult Female Walruses on Ice Floe with Young
Adult female walruses on ice floe with young.
Adult female walruses on ice floe with young.
Radio Tagged Adult Female Walrus on Ice Floe
Adult female walrus on ice floe photographed shortly after receiving a behavior monitoring satellite-linked radio tag from USGS researchers.
Data acquired from such radio-tags are providing insights on the distribution and behavior of Pacific walruses during a time when their summer sea ice habitat is rapidly changing.
Adult female walrus on ice floe photographed shortly after receiving a behavior monitoring satellite-linked radio tag from USGS researchers.
Data acquired from such radio-tags are providing insights on the distribution and behavior of Pacific walruses during a time when their summer sea ice habitat is rapidly changing.
Adult Female Walrus on Ice Floe
Adult female walrus on ice floe.
Adult female walrus on ice floe.
Pacific Walruses Resting on Sea Ice
Female walruses and their young must haul out of the water to rest between foraging bouts.
Female walruses and their young must haul out of the water to rest between foraging bouts.
Adult Female Walruses on Ice Floe with Young
Adult female walruses on ice floe with young. Notice the radio tag borne on her her upper mid back.
This tag will monitor resting and foraging behavior and convey the information back to USGS scientists.
Adult female walruses on ice floe with young. Notice the radio tag borne on her her upper mid back.
This tag will monitor resting and foraging behavior and convey the information back to USGS scientists.
USGS Science: Walrus Haul-Out 2011
Female Pacific walruses and their calves traditionally spend summers far from shore, diving for benthic invertebrates over the shallow continental shelf waters of the Chukchi Sea. These female walruses and their calves prefer to rest between forage bouts on sea ice drifting above their feeding grounds.
By
Female Pacific walruses and their calves traditionally spend summers far from shore, diving for benthic invertebrates over the shallow continental shelf waters of the Chukchi Sea. These female walruses and their calves prefer to rest between forage bouts on sea ice drifting above their feeding grounds.
By
Walruses at Point Lay
During the course of our research on walruses hauled out near Point Lay in
early September, USGS obtained aerial video footage of the
walrus aggregation. This footage was taken from an altitude of 4,000' with
a Cineflex camera by Daniel Zatz, of Zatzworks, on contract to USGS for
During the course of our research on walruses hauled out near Point Lay in
early September, USGS obtained aerial video footage of the
walrus aggregation. This footage was taken from an altitude of 4,000' with
a Cineflex camera by Daniel Zatz, of Zatzworks, on contract to USGS for
Dan Monson on the Beach with Tagged Walrus Near Pt Lay, AK
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Cow with Her Yearling Calf on the Beach Near Pt. Lay, AK
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walrus High on the Barrier Island Beaches Near Pt Lay, AK
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walrus Female And Calf On An Ice Floe
Walruses in the Chukchi Sea during a tagging survey onboard the Norseman II in June 2010.
Walruses in the Chukchi Sea during a tagging survey onboard the Norseman II in June 2010.
Walrus Female And Calf On An Ice Floe, Next To Another Walrus
Walruses in the Chukchi Sea during a tagging survey onboard the Norseman II in June 2010.
Walruses in the Chukchi Sea during a tagging survey onboard the Norseman II in June 2010.
Walruses resting on shore at Cape Seniavin
Nearly 200 male walruses resting on shore at Cape Seniavin along the shores of southern Bristol Bay
Nearly 200 male walruses resting on shore at Cape Seniavin along the shores of southern Bristol Bay
Walruses resting on shore
More than 150 male walruses resting on shore at Cape Peirce in northern Bristol Bay
More than 150 male walruses resting on shore at Cape Peirce in northern Bristol Bay