* Fish: They primarily eat a variety of fish, including cod, herring, salmon, and flounder.
* Squid and octopus: Belugas are known to hunt and eat cephalopods.
* Crustaceans: They also enjoy crabs, shrimp, and other crustaceans.
* Other marine mammals: In some cases, belugas may prey on smaller marine mammals like seals and walruses, although this is less common.
The specific diet of a beluga whale will vary based on its location, time of year, and the availability of prey. They are skilled hunters and use echolocation to locate their prey even in murky water.