PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Round Island State Game Sanctuary near Dillingham, AK, has one of the largest Pacific Walrus haul-outs in the world, USA
Round Island State Game Sanctuary near Dillingham, AK, has one of the largest Pacific Walrus haul-outs in the world, USA is one of the top spots to sight Pacific Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Pacific Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens)
BEST TIME TO SEE
July to September at Round Island State Game Sanctuary near Dillingham, AK; permit required for access to this remote island with up to 14,000 walruses.
SIGHTING TIP
Autumn. Round Island in Bristol Bay is the premier Pacific Walrus haul-out site; summer ice-associated groups visible from research vessels.
Coordinates
59.0000°N, 160.0000°W
HABITAT
Arctic and sub-Arctic sea ice platforms for resting; shallow Bering and Chukchi Sea floor for foraging; summer haul-outs on Alaskan islands
CONSERVATION STATUS
Vulnerable
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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