Welcome to the Alaska marine mammal page.  Please select an animal listed on the left, or click "Alaska Wildlife" to return to the Alaska Wildlife page. To enhance your wildlife watching experience while cruising, Cruise on the Web^SM suggests the following books:

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Fishes, Whales, and Dolphins by Herbert T. Boschung, David K. Caldwell, and Melba C. Caldwell (Editor).

This delightful field guide features 585 full-color photographs of marine and freshwater fishes, 30 photographs and 45 paintings of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and 24 pictures of freshwater and saltwater habitats. 529 species are described in detailed written accounts-with information on measurements; body shape and color; scales, fins, and gills; habitat; range; and behavior-and 400 other species are briefly noted. Poisonous or otherwise dangerous fish are distinguished by a warning symbol.

Guide to the Marine Mammals of Alaska, Second Edition by Kate Wynne.

Guide to Marine Mammals of Alaska is the only book that exclusively covers all 29 marine mammal species of Alaska. Each whale, porpoise, dolphin, seal, sea lion, walrus, sea otter, and polar bear is described and illustrated. Color photos and surface profile drawings show all Alaska marine mammals and compare similar species, and color range maps show distribution. Mammal characteristics and descriptions are presented in a format that allows fast, accurate identification at sea. The 80-page, richly illustrated book is printed on durable water resistant paper, and is spiral bound to give years of service outdoors and in the office, classroom, and home. The second edition has text updates and a few new photos.