Beluga whales are found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. They are common in the waters of Canada, the United States, Greenland, Norway, and Russia, as well as the Barents, Kara, Laptev, East Siberian, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas.
Belugas are highly social and live in pods of up to 100 individuals. They feed on fish, shrimp, and other crustaceans and are considered a keystone species in the Arctic ecosystem.