Study says recovery of Cook Inlet belugas is seen as economically valuable by Gastautor | Jul 11, 2023 | animals, Animals, Archive, Arctic, Arctic, Arctic, Arctic animals, Economy, Guest article, Science, TourismA Cook Inlet beluga mother and calf are seen swimming in 2017. A “willingness to pay” analysis found that Alaskans place a high value on keeping this unique population healthy (Photo: Hollis Europe and Jacob Barbaro / Noaa Fisheries) Alaska’s...