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WHALES AND WILDLIFE
OF
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND
Wildlife in Valdez and throughout the Prince William
Sound is both abundant and varied. Pictured below are several of the most common species
found in Prince William Sound and close to Valdez, Alaska. If you take a glacier tour or
fishing charter, you can expect to see many of the species described below during your
trip. The whales are especially sought after by the tour boat Captains, with many
sightings each week. If you spend anytime on the water, both glacier and sea kayak tours
are a great way to view the wildlife.

Prevalent species in the Valdez Prince William Sound
Area

Bald Eagles
Black bear
Dall porpoises
Harbor seals
Orca whales
Humpback whales
Puffins
Sea otters
Steller sea lions

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