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Endangered Steller Sea Lions Continue To Decline In 2016 In The Western Aleutians

Troubling declines persist but scientists gain new information with each survey.
December 06, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Ocean Noise: Can You Hear Me Now?

NOAA Fisheries scientists are at the forefront of bioacoustics research. Now, the recently released Ocean Noise Strategy Roadmap will ensure their work is supported for years to come.
December 01, 2016 - Feature Story ,

ICCAT 2016 Meeting Takes Steps to Combat IUU Fishing, Sustainably Manage Atlantic Migratory Species

Countries from around the globe agreed to take more steps to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing at the 20th annual meeting of International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) which recently concluded in Vilamou
November 25, 2016 - Feature Story ,

Sea Turtle Superheroes

Take a stroll down a sandy stretch of Texas coast and you might see a real-life superhero in action. No, not Aquaman, but a protector of sea life all the same. Lyndsey Howell is her name and saving sea turtles is her claim to fame.
November 17, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Coral Restoration Work Underway after Hurricane Matthew

NOAA Fisheries staff use innovative techniques to help restore corals damaged by Hurricane Matthew.
November 09, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Artificially Increased Noise Has Profound Effect On Gray Whale Calling Behavior

Can you hear me now?
November 02, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Two Winners Earn National Habitat Conservation Award from NOAA Fisheries

NOAA awarded two individuals with the prestigious 2016 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award
October 24, 2016 - Feature Story ,

Whale Entanglement Response Training – On the Cutting Edge

NOAA joined with local stranding and entanglement response network volunteers along the West Coast to provide training in 2016.
October 21, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Toxic Killer Whales

The ocean’s top predators are exposed to dangerous chemical mixtures in their food and environment
October 20, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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