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Honu Count: Report Sightings of Numbered Sea Turtles in Hawai‘i

A new online survey allows you to report when you see green sea turtles, or honu, with white numbers and letters etched temporarily on their shells. Become a citizen scientist and contribute to a valuable source of data for sea turtles in Hawai‘i!
February 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Four green sea turtles with white shell alpha-numerical markings bask or rest on a sandy beach next to a rocky coastline with palm trees, blue sky, and ocean waves in the distance.

Kitt The Harbor Seal Has Died

Wildlife medical specialists continue to look for what caused her death.
February 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A young woman crouches on the step of a cement saltwater pool, holding a stick with a rubber target on its end. At her feet, two harbor seals await rewards as they respond to her whistle and touch the target with their noses. Aquarium staffer Sarah Shea training harbor seals Bubba (center) and Kitt (lower center) in the summer of 2022 at the Woods Hole Science Aquarium. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Katie Dever

50 Years of Protecting Marine Mammals

A look at the Marine Mammal Protection Act's many advancements and accomplishments in the last 50 years.
February 02, 2023 - Podcast ,
National
1024x683-pair-of-bottlenose-dolphins.jpg Pair of bottlenose dolphins. Credit: NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center/Lisa Morse.

The Monk Seal Chronicles: Mimi and the “Monk Seal Matriarchs”

Special guest biologist Mimi Olry joins the podcast to discuss her experiences working with Hawaiian monk seals on Kaua‘i—especially individual “monk seal moms.”
January 30, 2023 - Podcast ,
Pacific Islands
A Hawaiian monk seal rests on the beach at the edge of the waves with a small, darker pup by her side. Female Hawaiian monk seal RO28, one of the “monk seal matriarchs,” and her pup on Kaua‘i. Credit: Val Bloy

Coordinated Response Protected Southern Residents From Sunken Ship Leaking Oil

NOAA Fisheries and partners diverted endangered whales from potential harm and learned lessons along the way. Southern Resident Connections - Post 27
January 27, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
arial view of oil sheen on water next to island

$64 Million Approved for Two Habitat Restoration Projects in Coastal Louisiana

NOAA works through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act Program to support resilient communities and sustainable fisheries in Louisiana.
January 26, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Aerial view of buildings lining the water, surrounded by wetlands The East Delacroix project will restore habitat adjacent to a levee that protects the fishing community of Delacroix, and to the roadway that serves as the sole hurricane evacuation route. (Credit: Coastal National Elevation Database Applications Project)

Nomination Period Is Now Open for the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

Nominations are being accepted through March 13, 2023.
January 25, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
MAFAC members receive info session on conch. MAFAC Members in Puerto Rico receive information session on conch.

Meet Andy Ostrowski, Fisheries Biologist

As part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Andy Ostrowski.
January 23, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Andy Ostrowski holding an octopus on a research survey Andy Ostrowski holding an octopus caught during a Southeast Fishery Independent Survey. The octopus was released once documented. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Christina Schobernd

NOAA’s Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program Launches Updated Website

The upgraded platform showcases exciting discoveries, extensive partnerships, and other resources.
January 23, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Several vibrantly colored animals, including a pink mushroom coral (center), precious pink coral (right), a green-hues bamboo coral (left), and feather stars (center) on a dark rocky outcrop Several vibrantly colored animals, including a mushroom coral (center), precious pink coral (right), bamboo coral (left), and feather stars (center) near Jarvis Island in the U.S. Pacific Islands. Credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration

The Prescott Grant Program: Highlighting Regional Awardees

The Prescott Grant Program provides competitive grants for marine mammal network partners to fund stranding response, data collection, and facilities operations. Since 2001, the program has awarded more than $71.2 million.
January 20, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
A harbor seal is released from a crate on a beach in New Hampshire. Several people watch from beyond the cordoned off area Release of a rehabilitated harbor seal rescued in Rye, New Hampshire by Prescott Grant recipient Seacoast Science Center. Credit: Seacoast Science Center.