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Beluga in the Churchill river estuary however have a unique response to small boats, such as kayak and zodiac whale watching tours, often displaying interactive behavior that is a major draw for ecotourism to the region. An increased open-ice season in Hudson Bay driven by warming temperatures will allow for increased shipping traffic, such as the development of the Arctic Gateway, a transportation route that connects Canadian goods through the port of Churchill. An improved understanding of the relationship between WHB belugas, their habitat, ecotourism, and shipping traffic is required for site-specific population management.\r\n\r\nHere, we present methods and initial results for evaluating beluga response to the vessels that share the Churchill river estuary. We used a time-lapse photographic system to identify beluga presence and movements in a small section of the estuary using oblique photos. 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