New Kids on the Block: Species Discovered by Our Scientists

Over the years, NOAA Fisheries scientists have discovered dozens of species. Learn more about these species and what we've learned about them.

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Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey in October 2021 Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's PODs (Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey) in October 2021 near the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brad Hanson
he Visible and Infrared Imager/Radiometer Suite is a NOAA satellite sensor that collects valuable data used by fisheries scientists (Credit: NASA). The Visible and Infrared Imager/Radiometer Suite is a NOAA satellite sensor that collects valuable data used by fisheries scientists (Credit: NASA).
young Chinook salmon swimming in river Chinook salmon. (Credit: NOAA Fisheries)
Pink and purple sunrise clouds over several field camps tents with many birds in the air. Caption: Field camp at sunrise on Tern Island, Lalo. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #PMNM-2024-001)
A large blue and white billfish in the water with an orange string-like tag sticking out of its back, hooked and held close to a boat by an angler holding a fishing line. A white marlin tagged with a spaghetti tag, getting ready to be released. Photo courtesy of Chris Jobes.
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