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Inbreeding: A Conservation Challenge for Iconic Killer Whales

New genome sequencing reveals the reason behind Southern Resident killer whales' failure to thrive.
March 30, 2023 - Podcast ,
West Coast
A black and white Southern Resident killer whale leaping out of the water. The fin of another whale is visible and a boat and mountains are in the background.

Inbreeding Contributes to Decline of Endangered Killer Whales

New genome sequencing shows Southern Residents are highly inbred.
March 20, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
An adult orca is swimming underwater, and a calf is next to its dorsal fin. The calf is surfacing from the water.

Seal and Sea Lion Week

Join us for a week-long celebration of seals and other pinnipeds and get the scoop on NOAA's seal conservation efforts.
March 20, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
An animation showing several species of seals in their native habitats with the words "Seal & Sea Lion Week" across the top. Seal & Sea Lion Week is March 20-24, 2023.

NOAA Fisheries Proposes Listing Sunflower Sea Star as Threatened under Endangered Species Act

Expert panel reviewed best information on sharp decline in signature Pacific Coast species.
March 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
West Coast
Sunflower sea star underwater Sunflower sea star. Photo: Janna Nichols

Southern Residents Work Harder For Prey, But Catch Fewer Fish, New Research Finds

Researchers compared foraging of two resident killer whale populations. Southern Resident Connections - Post 29
March 07, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Southern Resident killer whale jumping out of the water

Unsettled Pacific Ocean Offers Surprises as Climate Change Alters Ecosystem

New Ecosystem Status Report cites shakeup of familiar ecological relationships.
March 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Big Sur coastline

Volunteer Group Responds to Strandings on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula

A small but mighty group responds to strandings in northern Washington.
March 03, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
People on a beach standing around a pet carrier preparing to release a juvenile seal Staff and volunteers from Feiro Marine Life Center and SR3 release a juvenile seal back to Port Angeles Harbor. The seal had injuries consistent from dog bites, and was transported to SR3 for rehabilitation. Credit: Mary Campbell, Feiro Marine Life Center

West Coast Species on the Move as Climate Change Drives Ecological Shifts, Analysis Shows

New vulnerability assessment finds vulnerable species have complex habitat needs.
February 21, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Run of salmon

Comment Period Extended on NOAA Fisheries Draft National Seafood Strategy

The comment period now ends on March 31, 2023.
February 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
seafood display case

Sharper Picture of Salmon in the Ocean Resets Threshold for Fishing Limits

Science estimates there are fewer Chinook salmon in endangered whale habitat than previously thought. Southern Resident Connections - Post 28
February 10, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Young salmon held in a gloved hand Vessels fishing for Pacific hake, shown here, sometimes inadvertently catch salmon in the wintertime fishery. The catch locations help understand the distribution of salmon in the ocean in winter. Photo by Jeff Bash/NOAA Fisheries.