Dolphins and porpoises are small, toothed whales belonging to a group of marine mammals called cetaceans. All are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and some are also listed under the Endangered Species Act. We work with our partners to study, protect, and conserve these iconic species.
Species News
Researchers search the Gulf of California for some of the last remaining vaquita, a highly endangered species of small porpoise.
Young salmon
Research
Southwest Fisheries Science Center Stock Assessment
Population assessments are a key component of marine resource management. These assessments allow us to evaluate and report the status of managed fisheries, marine mammals, and endangered/threatened species under the authorities of the Magnuson-Stevens…
Publications by Northeast Passive Acoustic Research Staff
Our staff regularly publish their findings in scientific journals and Center-produced documents…
Passive Acoustics Research Group News & Media
Our Passive Acoustics Research Group frequently makes the news. This page links to articles and other media featuring our staff and their research.
Marine Mammal Strandings in San Diego County
Responding to dead whale, dolphin, porpoise, and pinniped strandings
